Vessel Profile

Egmont (H.M.S.)

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Story

This warship was built in 1768 by H.M. Dockyard (Deptford).

Historical Notes

This vessel was engaged in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent on 14/02/1797 under command of Captain John Sutton RN. This vessel was broken up in 1799.

Owners & Masters

In 1768-1799 she was a warship of the Royal Navy.

Armament

74 guns

Named Features

Egmont Point (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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