Lys (64)

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Origin and History

Built by J.L. Coulomb in 1745 in Brest. Launched in 1746.

Commanded by M. de Lorgeril in 1755.

Captured by the British Navy in 1755.

Service during the War

In 1755, the ship took part to the expedition to reinforce Canada in 1755. For this campaign, she was armed as a "flute", her armament being reduced to 22 guns. She transported 4 companies of La Reine Infanterie and 4 companies of Languedoc Infanterie. She was captured on the Newfoundland Banks by the British Fleet of vice-admiral Boscawen on June 8 1755.

Characteristics

Technical specifications

Guns	64 1st deck 26 x 24-pdrs 2nd deck 28 x 12-pdrs Quarterdeck and Forecastle 10 x 6-pdrs
Crew	n/a
Length	146 feet (47.42 m) French feet
Width	40 feet (12.99 m)
Depth	19 feet (6.17 m)
Displacement	1100 tons

References

Deschênes, Ronald, Répertoire des vaisseaux de ligne français 1682-1780

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