HMS ''Glory'' was a 98-gun

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ship of the line of the

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, launched on 5 July 1788 at Plymouth.

History

In 1798, some of her crew were court-martialed for mutiny. ''Glory'' served as the flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir

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at the Battle of Cape Finisterre in 1805, commanded by Captain Samuel Warren. ''Glory'' was re-rated as a

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at Chatham on 27 September 1809. Lieutenant Richard Simmonds commanded her in 1810 and 1811. His replacement was Lieutenant Robert Tyte and Vice Admiral George Murray in 1794.

Fate

''Glory'' was paid off into ordinary in August 1814. In 1815 the navy used her as a powder hulk. She was ordered to be broken up in 1819; break up was completed at Chatham on 30 July 1825.

Notes, citations, and references

Notes Citations References * Lavery, Brian (2003) ''The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850.'' Conway Maritime Press. . *

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