HMS Formidable (1777)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Formidable |
| Ordered | 17 August 1768 |
| Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
| Laid down | November 1768 |
| Launched | 20 August 1777 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1813 |
| Notes |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Barfleur-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1934 (bm) |
| Length | 177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 50 ft 3 in (15.32 m) |
| Depth of hold | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Complement | 750 officers and men |
| Armament |
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HMS Formidable was a 98-gun second rate man-of-war serving the Royal Navy.
She was launched on 20 August 1777 at Chatham Dockyard. She had a fitted weight of 1945 tons. She was named after HMS Formidable captured at Quiberon in 1759 and broken in 1767.
During her career, her armament was increased to 98-guns.