French ship Triomphant (1675)

The Triomphant was a French 74-gun ship of the line launched in 1675. She was constructed at Brest under the direction of shipwright Étienne Hubac.

Triomphant was part of the French fleet during a significant period of naval expansion under Louis XIV. As a vaisseau de ligne (ship of the line), she was a key component of French naval power, designed to engage in large-scale fleet actions. 74-gun ships like the Triomphant represented a good balance of firepower, maneuverability, and cost-effectiveness, making them a mainstay of European navies.

While specific details of Triomphant's individual battles or voyages are scarce in readily available English-language historical sources, her existence is confirmed by naval records of the period. She would have likely participated in various campaigns and engagements during her service life, potentially including actions against the Dutch or English, depending on the political and military context of the era.

The ship’s name, “Triomphant,” translates to “Triumphant” in English, a common and aspirational name for warships of the time. She served as an important asset to the French Royal Navy during a period of intense naval rivalry in Europe.