HMS Vanguard (1748)
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She took part in the capture of Louisbourg in 1758 under Admiral Edward Boscawen, and in the capture of Quebec during the battle of Quebec in 1759 under Admiral Charles Saunders.
The following year, during the French siege of Quebec Vanguard sailing up the Saint Lawrence River pursued two French frigates along with Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities".. The Atlante, commanded by Jean Vauquelin, and the Pomone sunk, and the important personnel were taken prisoner. In 1762, under the command of Sir George Rodney, she took part in the capture of Martinique.
Vanguard was sold out of the navy in 1774.[1]
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References
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- Lavery, Brian (1983) The Ship of the Line – Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650–1850. Conway Maritime Press. Template:ISBN.
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