HMS Fame (1805) facts for kids
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Fame
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| Name | HMS Fame |
| Ordered | 15 October 1799 |
| Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
| Laid down | 22 January 1802 |
| Launched | 8 October 1805 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1817 |
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| Class and type | Fame-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1745 (bm) |
| Length | 175 ft (53 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 47 ft 8 in (14.53 m) |
| Depth of hold | 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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HMS Fame was a large warship built for the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom over 200 years ago. She was known as a 74-gun third rate ship of the line, which meant she carried 74 cannons and was a powerful vessel designed for battles at sea. Built at Deptford Dockyard in England, she served during a time when Britain was often at war with other European powers, especially France.
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What Was HMS Fame?
HMS Fame was a type of warship called a ship of the line. These were the biggest and strongest ships in the navy during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were named "ships of the line" because they fought in a line formation during battles.
Building a Warship
Fame was built at Deptford Dockyard, a famous shipbuilding place in England. Her construction began on January 22, 1802. It took several years to build such a large ship. She was finally launched into the water on October 8, 1805. This was a big event, like launching a new space shuttle today!
Life at Sea: HMS Fame's Service
HMS Fame played a part in some important events during her time in service. She was commanded by Captain Bennet.
Helping the Spanish
In November 1808, Fame joined a group of ships near a place called Rosas in Spain. Here, a British captain named Lord Cochrane was helping the Spanish defend a fort called Castell de la Trinitat. They were fighting against the invading French army.
The French army was very strong. After a tough fight, the fort had to surrender. Boats from HMS Fame helped to safely take Lord Cochrane's soldiers away from the fort on December 5.
A Sad Journey
On March 4, 1811, an important Argentine lawyer and journalist named Mariano Moreno died on board HMS Fame. He was traveling on a diplomatic mission to England. His body was buried at sea, wrapped in a Union Jack flag.
The End of HMS Fame
After her years of service, HMS Fame was put into storage in 1815 at Chatham. This meant she was no longer actively used for sailing or fighting. Two years later, in 1817, she was taken apart. This is known as being "broken up."
