HMS Augusta (1763)
HMS Augusta | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Augusta |
| Ordered | 13 January 1761 |
| Builder | Wells and Stanton, Rotherhithe |
| Launched | 24 October 1763 |
| Fate | Burned, 22 October 1777 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | St Albans-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 138133⁄94 (bm) |
| Length | 159 ft (48 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 44 ft 4 in (13.51 m) |
| Depth of hold | 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament |
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HMS Augusta was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 24 October 1763 at Rotherhithe.
After running aground in the Delaware River Augusta ran aground and was accidentally destroyed by fire on 22 October 1777 during the Battle of Red Bank.