HMS Royal Oak (1809)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Royal Oak.
HMS Royal Oak was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 4 March 1809 at Dudman's yard at Deptford Wharf.[1] Her first commanding officer was Captain Pulteney Malcolm.
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Royal Oak |
Builder | Dudman, Deptford Wharf |
Laid down | December 1805 |
Launched | 4 March 1809 |
Fate | Broken up, 1850 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Fame-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 1759 (bm) |
Length | 175 ft (53 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 47 ft 6 in (14.48 m) |
Depth of hold | 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Complement | 650 officers and men (inc. 60-80 marines) |
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