French fluyt Fortune (1758)

History
France
NameFortune
BuilderRochefort
Laid down1755
Launched2 February 1757
In serviceFebruary 1758
Out of serviceJune 1774
FateWrecked June 1774
General characteristics
Tons burthen600 tonnes
Length45.5 metres
Beam8.7 metres
PropulsionSail
Armament20 to 24 guns
ArmourTimber

Fortune was an armed storeship of the French Navy. She is notable for taking part in the First voyage of Kerguelen.

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