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Le Défenseur | 2049 | ||
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Nominal Guns | 74 | NNF-1715 | |
Nationality | Royaume de France | ||
Operator | Marine Royale | ||
Keel Laid Down | 6.1752 | NNF-1715 | |
Launched | 6.3.1754 | NNF-1715 | |
First Commissioned | 10.1754 | NNF-1715 | |
How acquired | Purpose built | NNF-1715 | |
Shipyard | Brest - Brittany | NNF-1715 | |
Ship Class | Défenseur Class (1754) | NNF-1715 | |
Constructor | Pierre SalinocFrench Ship Builder | NNF-1715 | |
Category | Third Rate | NNF-1715 | |
National Rate | Premier Rang | NNF-1715 | |
Ship Type | Ship of the Line | NNF-1715 | |
Sailing Rig | Ship Rigged | NNF-1715 | |
Last known | 1778 | NNF-1715 |
Flag-ship of a squadron send in the West Indies to try to come to the aid of the Guadeloupe which was attacked by a British expeditionary force during the Seven Years' War .
However, his troops disembark too late . Bompar is forced to withdraw and recognize the occupation of the island by the British .
Campaign at Saint-Domingue .
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Dates | Fleet | Fleet Commander | Source | 4.1755-1755 | Fleet for Louisbourg 1755 | 23.12.1761-8.11.1762 | Blenac Squadron for the Windward islands 1761 | Charles de Courbon (Comte de Blenac)French Naval Sailor Administrator Service 1725-1764 |