Sketch sent to Prince William Henry, showing the approved plan for the effectual raising of His Majesty's Ship the Royal George, signed by creator William Tracey. Dated 12 Dec 1782. HMS Royal George was a ship of the line of the Royal Navy. A first-rate with 100 guns on three decks, she was the largest warship in the world at the time of her launch on 18 February 1756. Royal George sank on 29 August 1782 whilst anchored at Spithead off Portsmouth. The ship was intentionally rolled so...