HMS York (1796)

HMS York was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 24 March 1796. She served briefly in the West Indies where she captured numerous small vessels. She was wrecked in 1804.

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

History
Great Britain
NameRoyal Admiral
BuilderBarnard, Deptford
Laid downMarch 1795
Launched24 March 1796
RenamedHMS York
FateWrecked January 1804
General characteristics
Class and type64-gun third rate ship of the line
Tons burthen143330⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 174 ft 3 in (53.1 m) (overall)
  • 144 ft 4 in (44.0 m) (keel)
Beam43 ft 2+1⁄2 in (13.2 m)
Depth of hold19 ft 7+1⁄2 in (6.0 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • Lower deck: 26 x 24-pounder guns
  • Upper deck: 26 x 18-pounder guns
  • QD: 10 x 9-pounder guns
  • Fc: 2 x 9-pounder guns
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