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Konung Gustav III

10894
Nominal Guns74W006
NationalitySweden
OperatorSwedish Navy
Acquired1777W006
ShipyardKarlskrona - Blekinge W006
Designed by
Frederik Henrik af ChapmanSwedish
Designer
Ship Builder
Service 1762-1785
ref:1638
Constructor
Harald SohlbergSwedish
Ship Builder
Service 1777
ref:1638
CategoryThird RateW006
Ship TypeShip of the LineW006
Sailing RigShip RiggedW006
Broken Up1825W006

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric Equivalentref:1638
Length of Gundeck174Swedish fot51.9575 (170′ 5″ Imperial)
Breadth46Swedish fot15.9336 (52′ 3″ Imperial)
Draught Aft21Swedish fot12.4698 (40′ 10″ Imperial)

Armament


1777Broadside Weight = 628 Swedish pound (Skålpund) (588.436 lbs 266.9628 kg)W006
Lower Gun Deck26 Swedish 24-Pounder
Upper Gun Deck28 Swedish 18-Pounder
Quarterdeck/Forecastle16 Swedish 8-Pounder

Service History


DateEventSource
17.7.1788Battle of Hogland

 
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