HMS Repulse (1780)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Repulse.
HMS Repulse was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 28 November 1780 at East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.[1]
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Name | HMS Repulse |
Ordered | 5 February 1777 |
Builder | Fabian, East Cowes |
Laid down | 12 January 1778 |
Launched | 28 November 1780 |
Fate | Wrecked, 10 March 1800 |
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Class and type | Intrepid-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 1387 bm |
Length | 159 ft 6 in (48.62 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 44 ft 4 in (13.51 m) |
Depth of hold | 19 ft (5.8 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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She saw action on 12 April 1782 at the Battle of the Saintes under command of Captain Thomas Dumaresq. Her crew were described as "fine Guernsey lads".[2]