Vessel Profile

Goliath (H.M.S.)

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Story

This warship was built in 1781 by H.M. Dockyard (Deptford).

Historical Notes

This vessel was engaged in the Battleo of St. Vincent under Captain Sir C.H. Knowles RN and in the Battle of the Nile under Captain Thomas Foley RN. This vessel was broken up in 1815.

Owners & Masters

In 1781-1815 she was a warship of the Royal Navy.

Armament

58 guns.

Named Features

Goliath Bay (BC)

References

  • Walbran, Captain John T. (1909)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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