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HMS Britannia (1762)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
HMS Britannia
Launch Year
1762
Type
Ship of the Line
Class
First-rate ship of the line
Rate
First-rate
Launched
1762
Commissioned
1762
Armament
100 guns
Propulsion
Sail
Role
Ship of the Line
Notable for
Battle of Trafalgar
Fate
See battle outcome
Status
Decommissioned

HMS Britannia (1762) was a Royal Navy First-rate ship of the line active during the Napoleonic Wars.

Service History

HMS Britannia served during the Napoleonic Wars in major fleet actions or notable engagements.

Historical Significance

HMS Britannia is considered one of the notable Royal Navy ships of the Napoleonic era.

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