HMS Magnificent

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HMS Magnificent was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built by Adam Hayes launched on 20 September 1766 at Deptford Dockyard. She was one of the Ramillies-class built to update the Navy and replace ships lost following the Seven Years' War. She served through two wars before her loss during blockade duty off the French coast.

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1766 HMS Magnificent
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ship commissioning
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ship launching
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keel laying
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The visit of H.M. King George III to Plymouth, Aug 1791. Their Majesties the King and Queen arriving at Plymouth Sound in the Southampton 32 guns with H.M.S. Magnificent 74 guns.Capt. R Onslow in attendanceThe visit of H.M. King George III to Plymouth, Aug 1791. Their Majesties the King and Queen arriving at Plymouth Sound in the Southampton 32 guns with H.M.S. Magnificent 74 guns.Capt. R Onslow in attendance
HMS Ramillies (1763) Marlborough (1767)HMS Ramillies (1763) Marlborough (1767)
HMS Bellona 1760HMS Bellona 1760
The capture of the 32-gun French frigate Amiable and the corvette Ceres after their encounter with Sir Samuel Hood in the Barfleur 124643The capture of the 32-gun French frigate Amiable and the corvette Ceres after their encounter with Sir Samuel Hood in the Barfleur 124643
Ramillies-class ship of the lineRamillies-class ship of the line
Loss of the MagnificentLoss of the Magnificent