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Class overview | |
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Name | Rodney |
Operators | Royal Navy |
Preceded by | Boyneclass |
Succeeded by | Albionclass |
In service | 28 June 1839 - 1956 |
Completed | 3 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Ship of the line |
Length |
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Beam | 54 ft 5 in (16.6 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Armament |
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Notes | Ships in class include: Rodney, Nile, London |
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