HMS Anson (1812)
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| Name: | HMS Anson |
| Ordered: | 2 November 1807 |
| Builder: | Steemson, Hull |
| Launched: | 11 May 1812 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1851 |
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| Class and type: | Vengeur-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1742 tons (1770 tonnes) |
| Length: | 176 ft (54 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 47 ft 6 in (14.5 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
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74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Anson.
HMS Anson was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 11 May 1812 at Hull.
She was placed on harbour service in 1839, and was eventually broken up in 1851.
[edit] References
- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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