HMS Ruby (1776)

HMS Ruby was a 64-gun third-rate ship of the line in the Royal Navy, launched in 1776. She was built by Chatham Dockyard according to the 1745 Establishment, a set of specifications for naval shipbuilding.

Her service life primarily involved operations during the American Revolutionary War. She participated in several naval engagements off the coast of North America and in the Caribbean. Records indicate she served under various captains during this period.

The Ruby's armament consisted primarily of 24-pounder cannons on her lower gun deck, 18-pounder cannons on her upper gun deck, and smaller caliber cannons on her quarterdeck and forecastle. This was standard armament for a ship of her class, providing a balance of firepower and maneuverability.

Specific details of individual actions in which the Ruby participated are available through naval historical records and primary source accounts of the war. These records document her patrols, engagements with enemy vessels, and support of land-based military operations.

The eventual fate of HMS Ruby is recorded in naval archives. Details regarding her decommissioning, sale, or potential loss are available within these historical records.