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HMS Prince (1788) (4th)
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This the fourth ship to carry the name HMS Prince was a
98-gun, second rate, ship-of-the-line. Built at Woolwich Dockyard, laid down 01-Jan-1782, launched 04-Jul-1788 and completed 25-Jul-1788. Although considered a very poor sailing ship served various commissions until 1796 some as Flagship. Underwent a major refit May to Jun-1796 when a 17ft (5.2m) midsection was inserted. This improved her sailing qualities, increased the freeboard to her lower deck gunports and increased her endurance by enlarging her water stowage. Paid off Sep-1815 and used as a victualling vessel and officers accommodation Apr-Jun-1916. Broken up at Portsmouth Nov-1837. Won the Battle Honours: Groix Island 1795 and Trafalgar 1805.
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08 November, 2012.
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