| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Prince Regent |
| Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
| Laid down | 17 July 1815 |
| Launched | 12 April 1823 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1873 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Caledonia-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 2613 bm |
| Length | 205 ft (62 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 53 ft 6 in (16.31 m) |
| Depth of hold | 23 ft 2 in (7.06 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament |
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HMS Prince Regent was a 120-gun first rate three-decker ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 12 April 1823 at Chatham.[1]
Prince Regent at the Spithead Fleet Review on 15 July 1853
Served in the Baltic campaign in 1854 (1st campaign) but not in 1855 (2nd campaign) during the Crimean War.
She was converted into a screw ship in 1861, and was broken up in 1873.[1]
Departure of HMS Neptune for the Baltic Sea, 16 March 1854. Prince Regent is shown second from the right
Notes
References
- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
- Lyon, David and Winfield, Rif (2004) The Sail and Steam Navy List: All the Ships of the Royal Navy 1815-1889. Chatham Publishing, London. ISBN 1-86176-032-9.
External links
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