French ship Fier (1745)

Fier was a 50-gun ship of the line of the French Navy, launched in 1745. Designed by engineer Chapelle, she was one of the last 60-gun ships built before the advent of the more modern and standard 64-guns. She was reduced to a 50-gun and served into the 1780, taking part in the War of American Independence. She was sold in 1782 to be used as a merchantman.

For other ships with the same name, see French ship Fier.

History
France
NameFier
Ordered"Proud"
BuilderToulon[1]
Laid downApril 1745[1]
Launched1 December 1745 [1]
DecommissionedMay 1782 [1]
In serviceMay 1746 [1]
FateSold 1782
General characteristics
Tons burthen880 tons (1503.7 tonnes)
Length46.5 metres
Beam12.5 metres
Depth of hold6.4 metres
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament60 guns, later 50

Career

On 22 July 1746, Fier and Flore captured the privateer Pearl. She took part in the Battle of Minorca on 20 May 1756 under Captain d'Erville. In 1670, she was under Captain Marquisan.[1]

In 1762, she was under Pierre de Moriès-Castellet.[2][3]

In 1772 she was under Captain Du Chaffault in the squadron under Orvilliers. She took part in the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778 under Turpin du Breuil.[1]

Fate

Fier was sold in 1782 to be used as a merchantman.[1]

Citations
  1. Roche (2005), p. 200.
  2. Archives nationales (2011), p. 163.
  3. Rouxel.

References
  • Lacour-Gayet, Georges (1905). La marine militaire de la France sous le règne de Louis XVI. Paris: Honoré Champion. OCLC 763372623.
  • Roche, Jean-Michel (2005). Dictionnaire des bâtiments de la flotte de guerre française de Colbert à nos jours. Vol. 1. Group Retozel-Maury Millau. ISBN 978-2-9525917-0-6. OCLC 165892922. (1671-1870)
  • Troude, Onésime-Joachim (1867). Batailles navales de la France (in French). Vol. 2. Challamel ainé.
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