French ship Actionnaire

History
France
NameActionnaire
BuilderLorient
Laid downJune 1767
Launched22 December 1767
In serviceApril 1770
Captured21 April 1782
General characteristics
Class & typeIndien class ship of the line
Displacement2250 tonneaux
Tons burthen1300 port tonneaux
Length50.5 metres
Beam13.2 metres
Draught6.7 metres
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship

Actionnaire was a 64-gun ship of the line of the French Navy. Originally built for the French Indies Company, she was purchased by the Navy and saw service during the War of American Independence.

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