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HMS Temeraire (1798)
HMS Temeraire was a 98-gun 2nd rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched in 1798 at Chatham, which fought at the Battle of Trafalgar. Next astern to Victory, Temeraire was badly damaged as it fought to relieve Nelson's flagship. During the battle, Temeraire helped force the surrender of the French ship Redoutable (74) and captured the French ship Fougueux (74).
Temeraire served as a prison ship from 1812–1815 and as a receiving ship until 1836 when she was briefly recomissioned. She was broken up in 1838.
See HMS Temeraire for other ships of this name in the Royal Navy.
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