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Questions about HMS Northumberland (1798)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Why did HMS Northumberland carry Napoleon to St Helena instead of HMS Bellerophon?

Concerns were expressed about the suitability of the ageing Bellerophon for the long voyage to Saint Helena. Northumberland was selected instead, and Napoleon was transferred from Bellerophon to Northumberland in Tor Bay, Devon.

When did HMS Northumberland transport Napoleon to Saint Helena?

Northumberland escorted Napoleon to Saint Helena between August and October 1815. Napoleon had surrendered to Captain Frederick Maitland on the 15th of July 1815 and was transferred to Northumberland in Tor Bay before the voyage south.

Who commanded HMS Northumberland when she carried Napoleon?

Captain Charles Ross commanded Northumberland during Napoleon's final voyage to Saint Helena in 1815.

What happened to HMS Northumberland after her active service?

Northumberland was converted to a hulk in February 1827 and returned to Deptford, where she had been built, to be broken up in 1850.

What was HMS Northumberland's role at the Battle of San Domingo?

Northumberland participated in the Battle of San Domingo in 1806, where she was damaged and suffered 21 killed and 74 wounded. That casualty count was the highest of any British ship in the battle.

When was HMS Northumberland launched and where was she built?

HMS Northumberland was launched on the 2nd of February 1798 at the yards of Barnard, Deptford. She was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy.