HMS Royal George (1827)
 Depiction of HMS Royal George by Charles Fitzgerald
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Royal George |
| Ordered | 2 September 1819 |
| Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
| Laid down | June 1823 |
| Launched | 22 September 1827 |
| Fate | Sold, 1875 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Caledonia-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 2616 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 Royal George was a 120-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 22 September 1827 at Chatham Dockyard.[1]
In 1853 she was fitted with screw propulsion. In February 1856 Captain Henry Codrington was replaced by Captain Robinson.[2]Illustrated London News 1855
It was announced in 1864 that she would replace the Ajax as the Coast-guard ship at Devonport.[3]
On 27 October 1867, Royal George was driven ashore at
Kingstown, County Dublin. She was refloated with assistance from RMS Ulster.[4] She was sold out of the service in 1875.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b c d Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p190.
- Charles Cooper Penrose Fitzgerald(1913). Memories of the Sea. London: Edward Arnold.
- ^ "Devonport". Portsmouth, Hampshire: Hampshire Telegraph and Naval Chronicle. 13 February 1864. p. 4. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "Fearful Storm in the Channel". Daily News. No. 6704. London. 29 October 1867.
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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