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Nominal Guns38B028
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Previously
Captured4.6.1665BWAS-1603
First Commissioned12.6.1665B028
ShipyardUnknownM04
CategoryFourth RateB028
Ship TypeShip of the LineB028
Sailing RigShip RiggedB028
Expended as Fireship2.6.1666BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentB028
Burthen375Tons BM 
DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel90' 0"Imperial Feet27.432 
Breadth28' 0"Imperial Feet8.5344 
Depth in Hold10' 2"Imperial Feet3.0988 
Draught Aft15' 0"Imperial Feet4.572 
Burthen375 3094Tons BM 

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
6.166650As a fireshipBWAS-1603

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
12.6.1665 - 14.11.1665Captain
John ChappelleBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1664-1666
BWAS-1603
1.6.1666 - 2.6.1666Captain
William BurstowBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1664-1675
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Service History


DateEventSource
4.6.1665Taken by
Martin (14) 1652-1667
British 14 Gun
5th Rate Ship
following the Battle of Lowestoft
BWAS-1603
6.1666Converted to an 8-gun fireshipBWAS-1603
6.1666Rerated as a 8 gun Fireship
1.6.1666Four Days Battle

 
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