HMS Temeraire

HMS Temeraire is a second-rate ship of the line, belonging to the Neptune class. She has a crew complement of 738, including marines.

History
Launched in 1798 at Chatham Dockyard, Temeraire is the second ship of the name, her predecessor being a 74-gun ship captured from the French during the Seven Years' War.

She has taken part in several major engagements, including the Battle of Trafalgar where Lieutenant Bush was an officer serving aboard her.

Crew
Some of the current men aboard HMS Terpsichore once served aboard her, including Lieutenant Bush and Corporal George Thompson, the latter of whom was aboard in 1802 and was involved in helping to put down the mutiny in Bantry Bay.

External References
HMS Temeraire at Wikipedia