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HMS Swiftsure (1804) (6th)
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Swiftsure was a third
rate, 74-gun ship-of-the-line.
Built by Adams of Bucklers Hard, launched 23-Jul-1804, 173ft long, 48ft wide and of 1,724 tons builders measurement. Fought at Trafalgar, where she suffered light damage with 9 of her crew killed and 8 wounded. (see: Fleets after the Battle). Used as a receiving ship from May-1819. Sold 18-Oct-1845. Won the Battle Honour: Trafalgar 1805.
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05 December, 2012.
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