HDMS Indfødsretten (1786) facts for kids
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| Name | Indfødsretten |
| Namesake | Danish Citizenship Act of 1776 |
| Builder | Henrik Gerner, Nyholm, Copenhagen |
| Laid down | 27 April 1786 |
| Launched | 1786 |
| Captured | by British Royal Navy, 2 April 1801 |
| Fate | Burnt April 1801 |
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| Type | Ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1,016 tons |
| Length | 158 ft (48 m) |
| Beam | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Draught | 18 ft (5.5 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Complement | 559 |
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Indfødsretten (which means Citizenship in Danish) was a powerful warship from a long time ago. It was a "ship of the line," which means it was big enough to fight in the main battle line of a navy. This ship had 64 guns and was part of the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy. It started sailing in 1787. Indfødsretten was one of five similar ships designed by a famous naval architect.
Building a Warship
Indfødsretten was built in a place called Nyholm in Copenhagen, Denmark. A clever ship designer named Henrik Gerner created its plans. The ship's construction began on June 27, 1784. It was launched into the water on April 27, 1786. The entire building process was finished by October 12, 1787.
The Battle of Copenhagen
The ship played a part in a big fight called the Battle of Copenhagen on April 2, 1801. During this battle, Indfødsretten was used as a "blockship." This means it was placed to help block enemy ships. Captain A. de Thurah was in charge of the ship. There were 394 sailors on board.
The battle was very tough for the ship. Many sailors were hurt or lost their lives. Twenty-one sailors were killed, and 41 were wounded. At 3:00 PM, the ship "struck her colours." This means they lowered their flag to show they were giving up. After the British Royal Navy captured Indfødsretten, it was burned. Most other captured Danish warships were also burned, except for one called Holsteen.
