Edgar class ship of the line

Updated on Oct 10, 2024

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Name Edgar Preceded by 1745 Establishment Completed 3		Operators Royal Navy In service 22 June 1758 – 1813 Lost 1

The Edgar-class ships of the line were a class of three 60-gun fourth rates, designed for the Royal Navy by Sir Thomas Slade.

Ships

HMS Panther

Builder: Martin and Henniker, ChathamOrdered: 7 May 1756Launched: 22 June 1758Fate: Broken up, 1813

HMS Edgar

Builder: Randall, RotherhitheOrdered: 19 April 1756Launched: 16 November 1758Fate: Sunk as a breakwater, 1774

HMS Firm

Builder: Perry, Blackwall YardOrdered: 11 August 1756Launched: 15 January 1759Fate: Sold out of the service, 1791

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