HTTCS Royal George
HTTCS Royal George
East Indiaman 36 guns
26 x 12lb longgun
10 x 9lb longguns Crew: 230 Man Max. Speed: 9 knots It was formerly HMS Canoniere, a 4th rank ship of the line with 52 guns. Due to its advanced age, overhauling was no longer worthwhile. Therefore, the ship was decommissioned by the Royal Navy and should then be scrapped. The ship was purchased by Parker Dockyards to be converted into an East Indiaman.
For the rigging was renewed. Also, some 6 and 9 pounders were removed from the deck to make room for the passenger cabins. The 18 lb main armament was exchanged for 12 lb to generate more loading capacity. Now the ship will be handed over to the ETTC. HMS Cannoniere before being overhauled
East Indiaman 36 guns
26 x 12lb longgun
10 x 9lb longguns Crew: 230 Man Max. Speed: 9 knots It was formerly HMS Canoniere, a 4th rank ship of the line with 52 guns. Due to its advanced age, overhauling was no longer worthwhile. Therefore, the ship was decommissioned by the Royal Navy and should then be scrapped. The ship was purchased by Parker Dockyards to be converted into an East Indiaman.
For the rigging was renewed. Also, some 6 and 9 pounders were removed from the deck to make room for the passenger cabins. The 18 lb main armament was exchanged for 12 lb to generate more loading capacity. Now the ship will be handed over to the ETTC. HMS Cannoniere before being overhauled