Courageux-class ship of the line

The Courageux-class ships of the line were a class of six 74-gun third rates of the Royal Navy.

Their design was a direct copy of the French ship Courageux, captured in 1761 by HMS Bellona.

A further two ships of the class were built to a slightly lengthened version of the Courageux draught.

A final two ships were ordered to a third modification of the draught.

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