French fluyt Fortune (1758)

History
France
NameFortune
BuilderRochefort[1]
Laid down1755[1]
Launched2 February 1757[1]
In serviceFebruary 1758[1]
Out of serviceJune 1774[1]
FateWrecked June 1774
General characteristics [1]
Tons burthen600 tonnes
Length45.5 metres
Beam8.7 metres
PropulsionSail
Armament20 to 24 guns
ArmourTimber

Fortune was an armed storeship of the French Navy. She is notable for taking part in the First voyage of Kerguelen.

  1. ^ a b c d e f Roche (2005), p. 209.