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French ship Neptune (1724)

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History
French Navy EnsignFrance
NameNeptune
BuilderBrest
Laid downFebruary 1723
LaunchedNovember 1723
Commissioned1724
FateCaptured 1747
General characteristics
TypeThird-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen1,500 tonnes
Length50.2 m (164 ft 8 in)
Beam13.6 m (44 ft 7 in)
Draught7.3 m (23 ft 11 in)
Crew556
Armament74 guns

Neptune was a third-rate ship of the line of the French Royal Navy, designed by Hélie.[1]

Neptune was captured in 1747 during the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "French Third Rate ship of the line 'Le Neptune' (1723)". threedecks.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.