HMS Carnatic (1783) facts for kids
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HMS Carnatic off Plymouth, 18 August 1789
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| Name | HMS Carnatic |
| Ordered | 14 July 1779 |
| Builder | Dudman, Deptford Wharf |
| Laid down | March 1780 |
| Launched | 21 January 1783 |
| Renamed | HMS Captain, 1815 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1825 |
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| Class and type | Courageux-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 171930⁄94 (bm) |
| Length | 172 ft 4+1⁄2 in (52.5 m) (gundeck); 140 ft 5+1⁄4 in (42.8 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 48 ft 0 in (14.6 m) |
| Depth of hold | 20 ft 9+1⁄2 in (6.337 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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HMS Carnatic was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 21 January 1783 at Deptford Wharf. The British East India Company paid for her construction and presented her to the Royal Navy.
On 17 May 1815, the Admiralty renamed her HMS Captain. Captain was broken up on 30 September 1825.
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