Swiftsure-class ship of the line

Class overview
NameRepulse
Operators Royal Navy
Preceded byRepulse class
Succeeded byVengeur class
In service23 July 1804 - 1862
Completed2
General characteristics
TypeShip of the line
Tons burthen1,704 17⁄94 (bm)
Length173 ft (52.7 m) (gundeck)
Beam47 ft 6 in (14.5 m)
Depth of hold20 ft 9 in (6.3 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement590
Armament

The Swiftsure-class ships of the line were a class of two 74-gun third rates, designed for the Royal Navy by Sir John Henslow.

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