HMS Queen Charlotte
From Freepedia
Four ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Queen Charlotte after Charlotte, queen consort of King George III of the United Kingdom.
- The first Queen Charlotte was a first-rate ship of the line of 100 guns, built at Chatham and launched in 1790. She took part in several actions against the French navy, and few the flag of Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport, during the Battle of Groix. She caught fire and sank on March 17 1800.
- The second Queen Charlotte was a 104-gun first-rate, launched in 1810, renamed Excellent in 1859 and sold in 1892.
- The third Queen Charlotte was a 16-gun sloop purchased in 1812 and captured by the United States on October 19, 1813 following the Battle of Lake Erie.
- The fourth Queen Charlotte was originally the 98-gun second-rate Boyne, renamed in 1859 and sold in 1861.
Captains
George Dixon was a captain of a Queen Charlotte according to his article. I have no other sources.Cafe Nervosa
Reference
- J. J. Colledge, Ships of the Royal Navy, Greenhill Books, 1987.
