HMS Victorious (1808)

HMS Victorious was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched at Bucklers Hard on 20 October 1808, five years after the previous HMS Victorious had been broken up.

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

HMS Victorious
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Victorious
Ordered21 December 1803
BuilderAdams, Bucklers Hard
Laid downFebruary 1805
Launched20 October 1808
FateSold, 1862
General characteristics
Class and typeSwiftsure-class ship of the line
Tons burthen17246⁄94 (bm)
Length173 ft (53 m) (gundeck)
Beam47 ft 6 in (14.48 m)
Depth of hold20 ft 9 in (6.32 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 74 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 28 × 18 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 12 pdrs, 10 × 32 pdr carronades
  • Forecastle: 2 × 12 pdrs, 2 × 32 pdr carronades
  • Poop deck: 6 × 18 pdr carronades
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