Depiction of HMS Royal George by Charles Fitzgerald | |
History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Royal George |
Ordered | 2 September 1819 |
Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
Laid down | June 1823 |
Launched | 22 September 1827 |
Fate | Sold, 1875 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Caledonia-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 2616 bm |
Length | 205 ft (62 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 53 ft 6 in (16.31 m) |
Depth of hold | 23 ft 2 in (7.06 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Armament |
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HMS Royal George was a 120-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 22 September 1827 at Chatham Dockyard. [1]
In 1853 she was fitted with screw propulsion. [1] Boilers and engines were placed in space previously used for water tanks. Further space had to be given over to storing coal, which made the ship rather crowded.
In February 1856 Captain Henry Codrington was replaced by Captain Robinson. [2]
It was announced in 1864 that she would replace the Ajax as the Coast-guard ship at Devonport. [3]
On 27 October 1867, Royal George was driven ashore at Kingstown, County Dublin. She was refloated with assistance from RMS Ulster. [4] She was sold out of the service in 1875. [1]
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