London-class ship of the line

Class overview
NameLondon
Operators Royal Navy
Preceded bySandwich class
Succeeded byBarfleur class
In service24 May 1769 – 1839
Completed4
Lost1
General characteristics
TypeShip of the line
Length
  • 177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck)
  • 146 ft 6 in (44.65 m) (keel)
Beam49 ft (15 m)
PropulsionSails
Armament
  • 90 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
  • Middle gundeck: 30 × 18 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 30 × 12 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 9 pdrs
  • 98 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
  • Middle gundeck: 30 × 18 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 30 × 12 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 8 × 12 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 12 pdrs

The London-class ships of the line were a class of four second rates, designed for the Royal Navy by Sir Thomas Slade.

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