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Le Scipion | 2149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 74 | W033 | |
| Nationality | Royaume de France | ||
| Operator | Marine Royale | ||
| Ordered | 1778 | W033 | |
| Keel Laid Down | 10.4.1778 | W033 | |
| Launched | 19.9.1778 | W033 | |
| How acquired | Purpose built | W033 | |
| Shipyard | Rochefort - Aunis | W033 | |
| Ship Class | Scipion Class (1778) | W033 | |
| Designed by | François-Guillaume Clairain des LauriersFrench Naval Sailor Designer Ship Builder Service 1738-1768 | W033 | |
| Constructor | François-Guillaume Clairain des LauriersFrench Naval Sailor Designer Ship Builder Service 1738-1768 | W033 | |
| Category | Third Rate | W033 | |
| National Rate | Premier Rang | W033 | |
| Ship Type | Ship of the Line | W033 | |
| Sailing Rig | Ship Rigged | W033 | |
| Sunk in Action | 18.10.1782 | W033 | |
Completed .
W1812PWrecked in Samana Bay , off San Domingo .
E-WIKIAccounts cited that it was one of the three new naval vessels - along with Hercule (1778) and Pluton (1778) - built by the French that was so top-heavy, they nearly capsized . To correct Scipion's problem , a stowage was altered and a ballast replaced a part of the water supply . These remedies , however , failed so the French had to shorten the mast to make it seaworthy .