HMS Repulse (1780)
HMS Repulse was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 28 November 1780 at East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
Repulse | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Repulse |
| Ordered | 5 February 1777 |
| Builder | Fabian, East Cowes |
| Laid down | 12 January 1778 |
| Launched | 28 November 1780 |
| Fate | Wrecked, 10 March 1800 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Intrepid-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1387 bm |
| Length | 159 ft 6 in (48.62 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 44 ft 4 in (13.51 m) |
| Depth of hold | 19 ft (5.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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She saw action on 12 April 1782 at the Battle of the Saintes under command of Captain Thomas Dumaresq. Her crew were described as "fine Guernsey lads".
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