HMS Colossus (1787)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Colossus.
HMS Colossus was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was launched at Gravesend on 4 April 1787[1] and lost on 10 December 1798. During her years of service she participated in the Battle of Groix, the Battle of Cape St Vincent, and the Battle of the Nile. While carrying wounded from the latter, she was wrecked at the Isles of Scilly. The wreck is a Protected Wreck managed by Historic England.
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HMS Colossus (1787) | |
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Name | HMS Colossus |
Ordered | 13 December 1781 |
Builder | Clevely, Gravesend |
Laid down | October 1782 |
Launched | 4 April 1787 |
Fate | Wrecked, 10 December 1798 |
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Class and type | Courageux-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 1703 bm |
Length | 172 ft 3 in (52.50 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 47 ft 9 in (14.55 m) |
Depth of hold | 20 ft 9+1⁄2 in (6.3 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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