HMS Lutine (1779) the Siege of Toulon, to prevent her being captured by the French Republicans. In 1795, she was rebuilt by the British as a fifth-rate frigate with 38 guns. She served thereafter in the North Sea, where she was part of the blockade of Amsterdam. "Lutine" sank during a storm at Vlieland in the West Frisian Islands on 9 October 1799, whilst carrying a large shipment of gold. Shifting sandbanks disrupted salvage attempts, and the majority of the cargo has never been recovered. Lloyd's of London has preserved her salvaged bell – the Lutine Bell – which is now used for
HMS Royal George (1756) today, for the North Wing of Burghley House. Timber salvaged from the "Royal George" was also used to make the coffin for the famous menagerie owner George Wombwell who died in 1850. Several of the salvaged bronze cannon were melted down to form the base of Nelson's column in London's Trafalgar Square. A 24-pounder from the ship is part of the Royal Armouries collection and is on display at Southsea Castle. a. "Royal George"s usual complement was 867. HMS Royal George (1756) HMS "Royal George" was a 100-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built at Woolwich