French ship Neptune (1723)

For other ships with the same name, see French ship Neptune.
History
French Navy EnsignFrance
NameNeptune
BuilderBrest
Laid downFebruary 1723
LaunchedNovember 1723
Commissioned1724
FateCaptured 1747
General characteristics
TypeThird-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen1,500 tonnes
Length50.2 m (164 ft 8 in)
Beam13.6 m (44 ft 7 in)
Draught7.3 m (23 ft 11 in)
Crew556
Armament74 guns

Neptune was a third-rate ship of the line of the French Royal Navy, designed by Hélie.[1]

Neptune was captured in 1747 during the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "French Third Rate ship of the line 'Le Neptune' (1723)". threedecks.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.


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