HMS Warrior as a prison ship. This image was published in 1862.
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Class overview | |
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Name | Alfred class |
Operators | |
Preceded by | Culloden class |
Succeeded by | Ganges class |
In service | 8 October 1778 – 1857 |
Completed | 4 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Ship of the line |
Length |
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Beam | 47 ft 2 in (14.38 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Armament |
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Notes | Ships in class include: Alexander, Alfred, Warrior, Montague |
The Alfred-class ships of the line were a class of four 74-gun third rates for the Royal Navy by Sir John Williams.[1][2] They were an enlarged version of the Royal Oak class.[3]