Culloden class ship of the line
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The Culloden-class ships of the line were a class of eight 74-gun third rates, designed for the Royal Navy
by Sir Thomas Slade
. The Cullodens were the last class of 74 Slade designed before his death in 1771.
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
by Sir Thomas Slade
Thomas Slade
Sir Thomas Slade was an English naval architect, most famous for designing HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.-Career Outline:...
. The Cullodens were the last class of 74 Slade designed before his death in 1771.