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The Ganges-class ships of the line were a class of six 74-gun third rates, designed for the Royal Navy by Sir Edward Hunt in 1779.
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Fight of HMS Tremendous (in the foreground) and HMS Hindostan against the French frigate La Cannonière, 21 April 1806, by Pierre-Julien Gilbert | |
Class overview | |
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Name | Ganges |
Operators | Royal Navy |
Preceded by | Alfred class |
Succeeded by | Courageux class |
In service | 30 March 1782 - 1897 |
Completed | 6 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Ship of the line |
Length |
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Beam | 47 ft 8+1⁄2 in (14.5 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Armament |
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Notes | Ships in class include: Ganges, Culloden, Tremendous, Invincible, Minden, Minotaur |
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