HMS Belliqueux (1780) facts for kids
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Belliqueux
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| Name | HMS Belliqueux |
| Namesake | Belliqueux is french for Belligerent or Warlike |
| Ordered | 19 February 1778 |
| Builder | Perry, Blackwall Yard |
| Laid down | June 1778 |
| Launched | 5 June 1780 |
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| Fate | Broken up, 1816 |
| Notes | Prison ship from 1814 |
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| Class and type | Ardent-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1379 (bm) |
| Length | 160 ft (48.8 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 44 ft 4 in (13.5 m) |
| Depth of hold | 19 ft (5.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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HMS Belliqueux was a powerful British warship from a long time ago. Its name means "warlike" in French. This ship was part of the Royal Navy, which is the navy of Great Britain. It had 64 guns and was known as a "third-rate ship of the line." This means it was a large, strong ship designed for big naval battles. It was built in London and launched in 1780.
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HMS Belliqueux: A Mighty Warship
Joining the Fight
HMS Belliqueux was built at a place called Blackwall Yard in London. It was launched on June 5, 1780. The ship was named after a French ship that the British had captured earlier.
Soon after it was built, Belliqueux joined important battles. In 1781, it fought in the Battle of Fort Royal. The next year, in 1782, it was part of the Battle of the Saintes. These were big naval fights where ships used their cannons against each other.
Heroic Actions and Captures
In 1796, Captain John Inglis took command of Belliqueux. He led the ship bravely during the Battle of Camperdown in October 1797. This was another major battle at sea.
Later, in 1800, Belliqueux had a special moment. During an event on August 4, 1800, it managed to capture a French warship called the Concorde. Capturing an enemy ship was a big achievement for a naval vessel.
Journey to India
In 1806, after the British took control of the Cape Colony in South Africa, Belliqueux had an important job. It escorted a group of large merchant ships, called East Indiamen, to Madras in India. These merchant ships carried valuable goods.
The captains of the eight East Indiamen were very thankful to Captain George Byng of Belliqueux. They gave him a special silver gift worth £100 to show their appreciation for his excellent leadership during the journey.
Final Years
In 1807, a person named Philip Dundas, who was a governor, sadly passed away on board Belliqueux. This happened while the ship was in the Bay of Bengal, near India.
After many years of service, Belliqueux was used for a different purpose. From 1814, it became a prison ship. This meant it was used to hold prisoners. Finally, in 1816, the ship was taken apart, ending its long and eventful life.
