Canada-class ship of the line

HMS Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797
Class overview
NameCanada
Operators Royal Navy
Preceded byArrogant class
Succeeded byRamillies class
In service17 September 1765 - 1834
Completed4
General characteristics
TypeShip of the line
Length
  • 170 ft (52 m) (gundeck)
  • 133 ft (41 m) (keel)
Beam46 ft 9 in (14.25 m)
PropulsionSails
Armament
  • 74 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounders
  • Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pounders
  • Quarterdeck: 14 × 9-pounders
  • Forecastle: 4 × 9-pounders

The Canada-class ships of the line were a series of four 74-gun third rates designed for the Royal Navy by William Bateley. The name ship of the class was launched in 1765.