HMS Fame (1842)  (7th)
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      This the seventh ship to carry the name HMS Fame was a hulk. Originally HMS Dragon, a 3rd Rate, 74-gun, ship-of-the-line. Built by Wells of Rotherhithe, launched 02-Apr-1798, 178ft long, 49ftwide and of 1,815 tons builders measurement. Used for harbour service from Sep-1824. Renamed HMS Fame 15-Jul-1842 when reduced to a hulk. Broken up Aug-1850. 
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