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Nominal Guns28BWAS-1603
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Ordered3.12.1689BWAS-1603
Acquired15.4.1690BWAS-1603
First Commissioned4.1690BWAS-1603
ShipyardShoreham - Sussex BWAS-1603
Ship Class1689 Program Fireships (1689)BWAS-1603
CategoryFifth RateBWAS-1603
Ship TypeFireshipBWAS-1603
Burnt3.6.1690BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Gundeck93' 3 ½"Imperial Feet28.3591 
Length of Keel79' 4"Imperial Feet24.0905 
Breadth24' 10 ¾"Imperial Feet7.3343 
Depth in Hold9' 8 ½"Imperial Feet2.7559 
Burthen261 5194Tons BM 

Armament


15.4.1690Broadside Weight = 86 Imperial Pound ( 39.001 kg)BWAS-1603
Lower Gun Deck4 British 9-Pounder
Upper Gun Deck20 British 6-Pounder
Quarterdeck4 British 4-Pounder

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
6.12.1689115Design Complement

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
1690 - 3.6.1690Captain
Thomas WarrenBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1689-1698
BWAS-1603

Service History


DateEventSource
3.6.1690Burnt by accident in the DownsBWAS-1603

 
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