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Le Défenseur | 2049 | ||
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| Nominal Guns | 74 | NNF-1715 | |
| Nationality | Royaume de France | ||
| Operator | Marine Royale | ||
| Keel Laid Down | 6.1752 | NNF-1715 | |
| Launched | 6.3.1754 | NNF-1715 | |
| First Commissioned | 10.1754 | NNF-1715 | |
| How acquired | Purpose built | NNF-1715 | |
| Shipyard | Brest - Brittany | NNF-1715 | |
| Ship Class | Défenseur Class (1754) | NNF-1715 | |
| Constructor | Pierre SalinocFrench Ship Builder | NNF-1715 | |
| Category | Third Rate | NNF-1715 | |
| National Rate | Premier Rang | NNF-1715 | |
| Ship Type | Ship of the Line | NNF-1715 | |
| Sailing Rig | Ship Rigged | NNF-1715 | |
| Last known | 1778 | NNF-1715 | |
Flag-ship of a squadron send in the West Indies to try to come to the aid of the Guadeloupe which was attacked by a British expeditionary force during the Seven Years' War .
However, his troops disembark too late . Bompar is forced to withdraw and recognize the occupation of the island by the British .
Campaign at Saint-Domingue .
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| Dates | Fleet | Fleet Commander | Source | 4.1755-1755 | Fleet for Louisbourg 1755 | 23.12.1761-8.11.1762 | Blenac Squadron for the Windward islands 1761 | Charles de Courbon (Comte de Blenac)French Naval Sailor Administrator Service 1725-1764 |