HMS Goliath (1781)
Goliath | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Goliath |
| Ordered | 21 February 1778 |
| Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
| Laid down | 10 April 1779 |
| Launched | 19 October 1781 |
| Honours & awards |
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| Fate | Broken up, 1815 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Arrogant-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1604 bm |
| Length | 168 ft (51 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 46 ft 9 in (14.25 m) |
| Depth of hold | 19 ft 9 in (6.02 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Complement | 584 officers and men |
| Armament | |
HMS Goliath was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line in the Royal Navy. She was built by Adam Hayes at Deptford Dockyard and launched on 19 October 1781. She was present at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, Battle of the Nile, and Battle of Copenhagen. She was broken up in 1815.