French ship Orient (1756)

Orient being reduced to a 74-gun
History
France
NameOrient
Laid downApril 1756
Launched9 October 1756
AcquiredMay 1759
FateWrecked, February 1782
General characteristics
Tons burthen3000 tons
Length56.5 metres
Beam14.5 metres
Draught6.8 metres
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement
  • 12 to 15 officers
  • 650 to 734 men
Armament

Orient was an 74-gun ship of the line of the French Navy, built by Antoine Groignard.

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