HMS Royal Oak (1809)

HMS Royal Oak was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 4 March 1809 at Dudman's yard at Deptford Wharf. Her first commanding officer was Captain Pulteney Malcolm.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Royal Oak.

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Royal Oak
BuilderDudman, Deptford Wharf
Laid downDecember 1805
Launched4 March 1809
FateBroken up, 1850
General characteristics
Class and typeFame-class ship of the line
Tons burthen1759 (bm)
Length175 ft (53 m) (gundeck)
Beam47 ft 6 in (14.48 m)
Depth of hold20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement650 officers and men (inc. 60-80 marines)
Armament
  • 74 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounder guns
  • Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pounder guns
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 12-pounder guns, 10 × 32-pounder carronades
  • Forecastle: 4 × 12-pounder guns, 2 × 32-pounder carronades
  • Poop deck: 6 × 18-pounder carronades
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