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Nominal Guns6B028
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Captured1666BWAS-1603
First Commissioned15.2.1665/66B028
ShipyardUnknownB028
CategoryUnratedB028
Ship TypeFireshipB028
Expended as Fireship25.7.1666BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel94' 0"Imperial Feet28.6512 
Breadth28' 0"Imperial Feet8.5344 
Depth in Hold12' 6"Imperial Feet3.7338 
Draught Aft12' 2"Imperial Feet3.683 
Burthen392Tons BM 

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
166670 BWAS-1603

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
15.2.1665/66 - 25.7.1666Captain
William LeeBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1665-1674
B051

Service History


DateEventSource
1.6.1666Four Days Battle
25.7.1666St James Day Battle

 
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