French ship Formidable (1795)

Fine deed of arms by Captain Troude, Antoine Léon Morel-Fatio
History
French Navy EnsignFrance
NameFormidable
BuilderToulon
Laid downAugust 1794
Launched17 March 1795
In service27 October 1795
RenamedRenamed Figuieres on 4 December 1794 but reverted to Formidable on 31 May 1795
Captured4 November 1805
Royal Navy EnsignUnited Kingdom
NameBrave
NamesakeBravery
Acquired4 November 1805
FateBroken up in April 1816
General characteristics
Class and type80-gun Tonnant-class ship of the line
Tons burthen2,248 5594 bm
Length
  • 194 ft 6 in (59.28 m) (gundeck)
  • 159 ft 7.75 in (48.6601 m) (keel)
Beam51 ft 5.5 in (15.685 m)
Depth of hold21 ft 6 in (6.55 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement690
Armament

Formidable was an 80-gun Tonnant-class ship of the line of the French Navy, laid down in August 1794 and given the name Formidable, on 5 October, but renamed Figuieres on 4 December 1794, although the name was restored to Formidable on 31 May 1795 after she was launched at Toulon on 17 March 1795. She participated in the Battle of Algeciras, the Battle of Cape Finisterre and several other actions before the British captured her at the Battle of Cape Ortegal on 4 November 1805. The British took her into service as HMS Brave. She was sold to be broken up in April 1816.