HMS Carnatic (1783) facts for kids
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HMS Carnatic off Plymouth, 18 August 1789
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| Name | HMS Carnatic |
| Ordered | 14 July 1779 |
| Builder | Dudman, Deptford Wharf |
| Laid down | March 1780 |
| Launched | 21 January 1783 |
| Renamed | HMS Captain, 1815 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1825 |
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| Class and type | Courageux-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 171930⁄94 (bm) |
| Length | 172 ft 4+1⁄2 in (52.5 m) (gundeck); 140 ft 5+1⁄4 in (42.8 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 48 ft 0 in (14.6 m) |
| Depth of hold | 20 ft 9+1⁄2 in (6.337 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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HMS Carnatic was a powerful warship of the Royal Navy. It was a '74-gun third-rate ship of the line,' meaning it carried 74 cannons and was a very important type of ship for its time. It was launched on 21 January 1783 at Deptford Wharf in England.
What's interesting is that the British East India Company paid for this ship to be built. They then gave it to the Royal Navy. On 17 May 1815, the ship's name was changed to HMS Captain. After many years of service, Captain was taken apart, or 'broken up,' on 30 September 1825.
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Building a Mighty Warship
HMS Carnatic was ordered on 14 July 1779. It was built by Dudman at Deptford Wharf, a famous shipbuilding area. The ship's construction began in March 1780.
Key Dates for HMS Carnatic
- Ordered: 14 July 1779
- Laid Down: March 1780
- Launched: 21 January 1783
- Renamed: HMS Captain on 17 May 1815
- Broken Up: 30 September 1825
Ship Specifications
HMS Carnatic was a large and impressive vessel. It belonged to the Courageux-class of ships.
Size and Dimensions
- Length: The ship was about 172 feet (52.4 meters) long on its main gun deck. Its keel, the very bottom of the ship, was about 140 feet (42.8 meters) long.
- Beam: It was about 48 feet (14.6 meters) wide.
- Hold Depth: The inside of the ship, below the deck, was about 20 feet (6.3 meters) deep.
How It Moved
HMS Carnatic was a Full-rigged ship. This means it had three or more masts, all with square sails. It relied completely on sails for power.
What It Carried: Armament
As a 74-gun ship, Carnatic carried many powerful cannons:
- Main Deck: 28 large 32-pounder guns. These fired heavy cannonballs.
- Upper Deck: 28 slightly smaller 18-pounder guns.
- Quarterdeck: 14 lighter 9-pounder guns. The quarterdeck was usually where the captain and officers stood.
- Forecastle: 4 more 9-pounder guns. The forecastle was at the front of the ship.
