What was the largest practical wooden warship that could be built?
Short answerProbably something like the largest mid-nineteenth-century ships of the line, with some recalled as carrying around 160 guns.
NotesThe very large ships of the line built around the middle of the nineteenth century are considered the likely practical limit. Some are recalled as carrying around 160 guns, with uncertainty about the exact figure. This is a historical comparison; maximum hull dimensions and structural strength are not calculated.