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Ship of the line of the French Navy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Algonquin was a 74-gun ship of the line of the French Navy. She was launched from Québec City in (New France), on 9 June 1753 and placed into service on 8 January 1754.[1]
 The Algonquin under construction | |
| History | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Algonquin |
| Builder | Québec City |
| Laid down | March 1752 |
| Launched | 9 June 1753 |
| Completed | 8 January 1754 |
| Stricken | 1772 |
| Fate | Broken up in 1773 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Third-rate ship of the line |
| Length | 55.1 m (181 ft) |
| Beam | 14.1 m (46 ft) |
| Depth | 6.8 m |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 74 guns |
In 1755, she was placed into service for the transportation of nine companies of the régiment de la Reine who embarked in Brest on 14 April 1755. The 74-gun ship was armed en flûte with 24 guns to allow for more room for the soldiers. The ship was commanded by Captain Jean Baptiste François de La Villéon. The regiment was also reduced to 360 soldiers. Algonquin was part of the naval squadron that left for Canada. She became separated from the other ships after the departure on 29 May, because of heavy fog at sea.
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