| History | |
|---|---|
 Great Britain | |
| Name | Salisbury |
| Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
| Launched | 2 October 1769 |
| Fate | Wrecked near San Domingo, 13 May 1796 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 1,051 81⁄94 |
| Length |
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| Depth of hold | 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament |
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HMS Salisbury was a 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy.
The Salisbury was built at Chatham Dockyard by Joseph Harris to the design of Sir Thomas Slade, and launched on 2 October 1769. [1] She participated in Admiral Edward Hawke's Western Squadron in the Mediterranean, and undertook several voyages to the West Indies. [2] [3]
The Salisbury was grounded on 13 May 1796 near Santo Domingo and surrendered to the Spanish. [1] [3] [4]
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