HMS Imaun (1826)

History
UK
Name: HMS Imaun
Builder: Bombay
Launched: 10 November 1826
Acquired: 9 March 1836, from Imaun of Muscat
Fate: Broken up, 1863
General characteristics [1]
Class and type: 76-gun third rate ship of the line
Tons burthen: 1776 bm
Length: 177 ft (54 m) (gundeck)
Beam: 48 ft 4 in (14.73 m)
Depth of hold: 21 ft (6.4 m)
Propulsion: Sails
Sail plan: Full rigged ship
Armament: 76 guns of various weights of shot

HMS Imaun was a 76-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was built in Bombay, and launched on 10 November 1826 for the Imaun of Muscat, who presented the ship to the Royal Navy on 9 March 1836.[1]

She was placed on harbour service in 1842, and was broken up in 1863.[1]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p191.

References

  • Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.


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