HMS Hastings (1819)
HMS Hastings was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched in 1819. She was built to a design by Sir Robert Seppings.
Hastings served in various capacities throughout her career, primarily in peacetime roles, including patrols, exercises, and showing the flag in different parts of the world. Third-rate ships of the line like Hastings were a mainstay of the British fleet, representing a balance between firepower and maneuverability. They typically carried a crew of around 600 men.
The Hastings likely participated in routine fleet operations during her service. Further details about her specific deployments and actions would require consulting historical records, such as ship's logs and Admiralty documents.
She was eventually taken out of active service and likely sold or broken up, as was the fate of many wooden warships in the mid-19th century, due to the advent of ironclad steam-powered ships. The exact date of her disposal would be found in naval historical records.