HMS Conqueror (1758)

HMS Conqueror was a 68-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built by John Barnard and launched on 24 May 1758 at Harwich initially under command of Captain Robert Harland.[1]

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

Conqueror
History
Royal Navy EnsignGreat Britain
NameHMS Conqueror
BuilderBarnard, Harwich
Launched24 May 1758
FateWrecked, 1760
General characteristics [1]
Class and type68-gun third rate ship of the line
Tons burthen143211⁄94 (bm)
Length160 ft (49 m) (gundeck)
Beam45 ft (14 m)
Depth of hold19 ft 4 in (5.89 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 68 guns:
  • Gundeck: 26 × 32 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 28 × 18 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 12 × 9 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 9 pdrs

Commanded by Captain William Lloyd in the Battle of Lagos.

While under the command of Lloyd, she was wrecked on the rocks of St Nicholas Island off Plymouth Sound on 26 October 1760.[1]

Notes
  1. Lavery, Ships of the Line vol. 1, p. 177.

References
  • Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line – Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650–1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.


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