Duke-class ship of the line

HMS Glory (center)
Class overview
NameDuke
Operators Royal Navy
Preceded byBarfleur class
Succeeded byBoyne class
In service18 October 1777 – 1843
Completed4
Lost1
General characteristics
TypeShip of the line
Length
  • 177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck)
  • 145 ft 3 in (44.27 m) (keel)
Beam50 ft (15 m)
PropulsionSails
Armament
  • 98 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounders
  • Middle gundeck: 30 × 18-pounders
  • Upper gundeck: 30 × 12-pounders
  • Quarterdeck: 8 × 12-pounders
  • Forecastle: 2 × 12-pounders
NotesShips in class include: Duke, Glory, St George, Atlas

The Duke-class ships of the line were a class of four 98-gun second rates, designed for the Royal Navy by Sir John Williams.

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