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Sint Matheeus

1237
Nominal Guns34W006
NationalityDutch Republic
OperatorVOC Amsterdam
Hired1652W006
ShipyardUnknownW006
CategoryHired VesselW006
Ship TypeShip of the LineW006
Sailing RigShip RiggedW006
Captured4.6.1653W006

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentW014
Length of Gundeck144' 0"Amsterdam Feet40.7664 (133′ 8″ Imperial)
Breadth36' 0"Amsterdam Feet10.1916 (33′ 5″ Imperial)
Depth in Hold17' 0"Amsterdam Feet4.8127 (15′ 9″ Imperial)
DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel108' 0"Imperial Feet32.9184 
Breadth32' 0"Imperial Feet9.7536 
Depth in Hold15' 0"Imperial Feet4.572 
Draught Aft16' 6"Imperial Feet4.9022 
Burthen588 2494Tons BM 

Armament


3.1651/52Broadside Weight = 187 Dutch pound (203.643 lbs 92.3967 kg)W014
Gun Deck4 Dutch 24-pounder (Brass)
Gun Deck14 Dutch 12-Pounder
Gun Deck10 Dutch 8-Pounder
Gun Deck4 Dutch 6-Pounder
Gun Deck2 Dutch 3-Pounder

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
1652114 W014

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
3.1651/52 - 1653Kapitein
Cornelis NaeuooghDutch
Naval Sailor
Service 1602-1702
W014
1653 - 4.6.1653Kapitein
Cornelis LaurenszoonDutch
Naval Sailor
Service 1603-1703
W014

1 Commissioned Officer


DatesRankNameSource
3.1651/52 - 1653Luitenant
Jan ArensenDutch
Naval Sailor
Service 1602-1702
W014

Service History


DateEventSource
19.5.1652Battle of Dover
5.1653Refitted as a 42 gun Hired Vessel
2.6.1653Battle of the Gabbard
12.6.1653at the Battle of the Gabbard the Sint Matheeus ran off from the fleet to avoid battle. A court martial tried the Captain, punished him, and dismissed him from the serviceW014

 
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