HMS Norfolk (1757)

Norfolk
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Norfolk
Ordered26 August 1755
BuilderDeptford Dockyard
Laid down18 November 1755
Launched28 December 1757
Commissioned23 February 1758
FateBroken up, December 1774
General characteristics
Class & typeDublin-class ship of the line
Tons burthen15561794 (bm)
Length165 ft 6 in (50.44 m) (gundeck)
Beam46 ft 6 in (14.17 m)
Depth of hold19 ft 9 in (6.02 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 74 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 28 × 18 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 14 × 9 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 4 × 9 pdrs

HMS Norfolk was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, and the second ship to bear the name. She was built by Adrian Hayes at Deptford Dockyard and launched on 8 December 1757. She was active during the Seven Years' War.