HMS Diadem (1782)

HMS Diadem (1782)

HMS "Diadem" was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 19 December 1782 at Chatham. She particpated in the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797.

In 1798 she was converted to serve as a troopship. In 1800 under the command of Post Captain Sir Thomas Livingstone she was employed in the expedition to Quiberon and Belle Île under Sir Edward Pellew, subsequently she was employed in the expedition to Cádiz under Admiral Lord Keith.

"Diadem" was broken up in September 1832.

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 (1993) "The Sailing Navy List". Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-617-5.
*Leask, David (2008) Website on the History of Westquarter

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