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Nominal Guns12B028
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Purchased1678B028
First Commissioned70.5.1678B028
ShipyardUnknownB028
CategoryUnratedB028
Ship TypeFireshipB028
Deleted from list14.3.1688/89BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel78' 0"Imperial Feet23.7744 
Breadth24' 1"Imperial Feet7.3216 
Depth in Hold10' 8"Imperial Feet3.2512 
Draught Aft12' 0"Imperial Feet3.6576 
Burthen240 6094Tons BM 

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
167845 BWAS-1603

3 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
17.5.1678 - 1678Captain
John MaineBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1678-1703
BWAS-1603
16.4.1680 - 21.12.1680Captain
Peter PickardBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1680-1702
BWAS-1603
22.12.1680 - 14.11.1681Captain
Benjamin PooleBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1677-1681
BWAS-1603

1 Petty Officer


DatesRatingNameSource
2.7.1689 - 3.8.1690Quarter Gunner
William HicksonBritish
Naval Sailor
Merchant Sailor
Service 1689-1694
Transfered ADM 107/1/81
ADM 107/1

 
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