HMS Royal Sovereign (1804)

HMS Royal Sovereign was one of the royal yachts of King George III. She was the largest of his yachts and served from 1804 until she was broken up in 1849.

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

Royal Sovereign on 2 August 1827
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Royal Sovereign
Ordered1800
BuilderEdward Tippett until March 1803, then Henry Peake
Laid downNovember 1801
Launched12 May 1804
FateBroken up November 1849
General characteristics
Tons burthen278 (bm)
Length
  • 96 ft (29.3 m) (gundeck)
  • 80 ft 5 in (25 m) (keel)
Beam25 ft 6 in (8 m)
Depth of hold10 ft 6 in (3.2 m)
PropulsionSails
Armament8 x swivel guns
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