HMS Robust (1764)
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HMS Robust was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built by John Barnard and launched on 25 October 1764 at Harwich.[1] She was the first vessel of the Royal Navy to bear the name.[lower-alpha 1]
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Name | HMS Robust |
Ordered | 16 December 1761 |
Builder | Barnard, Harwich |
Launched | 25 October 1764 |
Fate | Broken up, 1817 |
Notes | Harbour service from 1812 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Ramillies-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 1624 bm |
Length | 168 ft 6 in (51.36 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 46 ft 11 in (14.30 m) |
Depth of hold | 19 ft 9 in (6.02 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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