Boyne-class ship of the line (1810)

The Boyne-class ships of the line of 1810 were a class of two 98-gun second rates, built to the draught of HMS Victory.

Fight of the Romulus against HMS Boyne and HMS Caledonia
Class overview
NameBoyne
Operators Royal Navy
Preceded by Neptune class
Succeeded by Rodney class
In service3 July 1810 - 1861
Completed2
General characteristics
TypeShip of the line
Length
  • 186 ft (57 m) (gundeck)
  • 153 ft 0+3⁄4 in (46.653 m) (keel)
Beam51 ft 5 in (15.67 m)
PropulsionSails
Armament
  • 98 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounders
  • Middle gundeck: 30 × 18-pounders
  • Upper gundeck: 30 × 12-pounders
  • Quarterdeck: 2 × 18-pounders, 12 × 32-pounder carronades
  • Forecastle: 2 × 18-pounders, 2 × 32-pounder carronades
NotesShips in class include: Boyne, Union

Ships
Builder: Portsmouth Dockyard
Ordered: 25 June 1801
Launched: 3 July 1810
Fate: Broken up, 1861
Builder: Plymouth Dockyard
Ordered: 13 July 1801
Launched: 15 November 1811
Fate: Broken up, 1833

References
  • Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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