HMS Vanguard (1748)
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The fourth HMS Vanguard was a 70-gun third-rate of the British Royal navy launched in 1748. She took part in the capture of Louisbourg in 1758 under Admiral Edward Boscawen, and in the capture of Quebec in 1759 under Admiral Charles Saunders. In 1762, under the command of Sir George Rodney she took part in the capture of Martinique.
Was built by shipbuilder Philemon Ewer at his East Cowes wharf on Isle of Wight.
Vanguard was sold in 1774.
See HMS Vanguard for other ships of this name.
[edit] General characteristics
- Displacement: 1419 tons
- keel length: 160 ft (48.8 m)
- recorded build price: £8,009
