French ship Sphinx (1755)

Sphinx was a 64-gun ship of the line of the French Navy, lead ship of her class. She was designed by Pierre Salinoc from 1752 to 1755 and fought in several engagements of the Seven Years' War before being broken up in 1775 and replaced by another 64 gun ship of the same name.

For other ships with the same name, see French ship Sphinx.
History
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NameSphinx
BuilderBrest [1]
Laid down1752 [1]
Launched20 August 1755 [1]
In serviceFebruary 1756 [1]
Out of service1775
FateBroken up 1775
General characteristics
Class and typeSphinx class ship of the line
Tons burthen1200 tons [1]
Length49.1 metres [1]
Beam13.3 metres [1]
Draught7 metres [1]
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament64 guns

References
  1. Roche, vol.1, p.422
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