HMS Formidable (1777)

HMS Formidable (1777)

HMS "Formidable" was a 90-gun second rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 20 August 1777 at Chatham. During her career, her armament was increased to 98-guns.

In 1782, "Formidable" served as Admiral Rodney's flagship at the Battle of the Saintes.

She was broken up in 1813.

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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.

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