Valiant-class ship of the line

The Valiant-class ships of the line were a class of two 74-gun third rates of the Royal Navy.

Valiant-class
Class overview
NameValiant
Operators Royal Navy
Preceded byHercules class
Succeeded byBellona class
In service10 August 1759 - 1850
Completed2
General characteristics
TypeShip of the line
Length
  • 172 ft (52 m) (gundeck)
  • 139 ft (42 m) (keel)
Beam49 ft 8 in (15.14 m)
PropulsionSails
Armament
  • 74 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounders
  • Upper gundeck: 30 × 24-pounders
  • Quarterdeck: 10 × 9-pounders
  • Forecastle: 2 × 9-pounders
NotesShips in class include: Valiant, Triumph
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