HMS Polyphemus (1782)

HMS Polyphemus, a 64-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 27 April 1782 at Sheerness. She participated in the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen, the Battle of Trafalgar, and the Siege of Santo Domingo. In 1813 she became a powder hulk and was broken up in 1827.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Polyphemus.

Polyphemus
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Polyphemus
NamesakePolyphemus the Cyclops
Ordered1 December 1773
BuilderSheerness Dockyard
Laid downJanuary 1776
Launched27 April 1782
Honours and
awards
  • Battle of Cape Spartel
  • Naval General Service Medal with clasps:
  • "Copenhagen 1801"
  • "Trafalgar"
  • "16 July Boat Service 1806"
  • Siege of Santo Domingo
FateBroken up, 1827
NotesPowder hulk from 1813
General characteristics
Class and typeIntrepid-class ship of the line
Tons burthen140871⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 160 ft 0 in (48.8 m) (gundeck)
  • 133 ft 3 in (40.6 m) (keel)
Beam44 ft 7 in (13.6 m)
Depth of hold19 ft 0 in (5.8 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • Gundeck: 26 × 24-pounder guns
  • Upper gundeck: 26 × 18-pounder guns
  • QD: 10 × 4-pounder guns
  • Fc: 2 × 9-pounder guns
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