HMS Severn was a 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line constructed for the Royal Navy. Built at King's Yard in Harwich by shipbuilder John Barnard, she was launched on 10 July 1747. The vessel was designed as a sister ship to HMS Lichfield (1746), adhering to the draught specifications outlined by the 1745 Establishment, which governed the standard dimensions and armament of ships of her class during that period. As a fourth-rate ship of the line, HMS Severn was equipped with a total of 50 guns, making her a versatile vessel suitable for a variety of roles including fleet actions, convoy protection, and patrolling duties. Her construction and design reflected the naval architectural standards of mid-18th-century Britain, emphasizing a balance between firepower and maneuverability. HMS Severn served the Royal Navy for approximately twelve years. She participated in the maritime activities of the period, although specific notable engagements or events are not detailed in the available source. Her service record appears to have been relatively modest, and she was decommissioned and sold out of the navy in 1759. The vessel was sold for a modest sum of just £74, indicating that by the time of her sale, she was likely considered outdated or no longer fit for active service. Her relatively brief operational life and low sale price suggest she was perhaps used primarily for auxiliary roles or had become surplus to the Navy’s requirements during the escalating conflicts of the mid-18th century. In summary, HMS Severn was a mid-18th-century Royal Navy ship of the line, representative of the naval architecture standards of her time, with a brief but functional service life that reflected the pragmatic approach of the navy during the period.

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