Duke HMS 1777
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:14 am
H.M.S. Duke, a 2nd rate of 90 guns, 1,931 tons (b.m.), length 177'/2 ft., beam 50 ft. She was built at Plymouth Dockyard in 1777, and was known as the "tremendous Duke" because of her figurehead of Butcher Cumberland in his red coat.
Anguilla SG113 but see BATTLE OF THE SAINTS
Anguilla SG113 but see BATTLE OF THE SAINTS