HMS Prince (1788)

HMS Prince was a 98-gun second rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 4 July 1788 at Woolwich. She fought at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Prince
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Prince
Ordered9 December 1779
BuilderWoolwich Dockyard
Laid down1 January 1782
Launched4 July 1788
FateBroken up, 1837
Notes
General characteristics
Class and typeLondon-class ship of the line
Tons burthen1871
Length177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck)
Beam49 ft (15 m)
Depth of hold21 ft (6.4 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 98 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
  • Middle gundeck: 30 × 18 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 30 × 12 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 8 × 12 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 12 pdrs
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