French ship Robuste (1758)

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History
France
NameRobuste
Namesake"Robust"
Ordered10 September 1755
BuilderLorient
Laid downSeptember 1757
Launched2 September 1758
FateRetired in 1783
General characteristics
Class & type74-gun ship of the line
Typeship of the line
Tons burthen1600 tonnes
Length56.8 metres
Beam14.4 metres
Depth of hold7 metres
PropulsionSail
Complement866
Armament

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