French ship Magnifique (1749)

A 74-gun French ship of the line similar to Magnifique
History
France
NameMagnifique
BuilderToulon
Laid down1747
Launched7 March 1749
FateGrounded on sandbar off Lovells Island, Boston 1782
General characteristics
Class & typeMagnifique class ship of the line
Displacement1500 tonnes
Length53.6 m (176 ft)
Beam14 m (46 ft)
Draught6.6 m (22 ft)
PropulsionSail
Complement678 men
Armament74 guns
ArmourTimber

Magnifique was the lead ship of the 3-ship Magnifique class 74-gun ship of the line of the French Navy.