| History | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Indien |
| Builder | Lorient [1] |
| Laid down | January 1768 [1] |
| Launched | 30 July 1768 [1] |
| In service | April 1770 |
| Out of service | November 1783 [2] |
| Fate | Sold 1784 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Indien class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1240 tonne |
| Length | 51.2 metres |
| Beam | 13.2 metres |
| Draught | 6.7 metres |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Indien was a 64-gun ship of the line of the French Navy, lead ship of her class. Originally built for the French East India Company, she was purchased by the Navy and saw service during the War of American Independence
- ^ a b c d Roche (2005), p. 254.
- ^ Roche (2005), p. 86.