History | |
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France | |
Name | Fortune |
Builder | Rochefort[1] |
Laid down | 1755[1] |
Launched | 2 February 1757[1] |
In service | February 1758[1] |
Out of service | June 1774[1] |
Fate | Wrecked June 1774 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Tons burthen | 600 tonnes |
Length | 45.5 metres |
Beam | 8.7 metres |
Propulsion | Sail |
Armament | 20 to 24 guns |
Armour | Timber |
Fortune was an armed storeship of the French Navy. She is notable for taking part in the First voyage of Kerguelen.