HMS Lion (1777)
HMS Lion | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Lion |
| Ordered | 12 October 1768 |
| Builder | Portsmouth Dockyard |
| Laid down | May 1769 |
| Launched | 3 September 1777 |
| Honours & awards | Participated in: Battle of Grenada |
| Fate | Sold for breaking up, 30 November 1837 |
| Notes | Sheer hulk from 1816 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Worcester-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1378 bm |
| Length | 159 ft (48 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 44 ft 6 in (13.56 m) |
| Depth of hold | 19 ft 10 in (6.05 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | |
HMS Lion was a 64-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, of the Worcester class, launched on 3 September 1777 at Portsmouth Dockyard.