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HMS Ocean (1761)

The first HMS Ocean, 90 was a second rate[?] of 1833 tons built in Chatham in 1761. She saw extensive service in the Channel Fleet[?], took part in successful actions against the French, and was paid off in 1783.

See HMS Ocean for other Navy ships of the same name.

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