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Nominal Guns44B028
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Captured3.9.1665BWAS-1603
First Commissioned26.9.1665B028
ShipyardUnknownB028
CategoryFourth RateB028
Ship TypeShip of the LineB028
Sailing RigShip RiggedB028
Foundered16.8.1666BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel103' 0"Imperial Feet31.3944 
Breadth30' 6"Imperial Feet9.2964 
Depth in Hold13' 6"Imperial Feet4.0132 
Draught Aft14' 0"Imperial Feet4.2672 
Burthen493Tons BM 

Armament


1666Broadside Weight = 247.5 Imperial Pound ( 112.2417 kg)BWAS-1603
Gun Deck22 British Culverin
Gun Deck18 British Saker

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
1665170 BWAS-1603

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
26.9.1665 - 16.2.1665/66Captain
Charles RileyBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1665-1666
B051
17.2.1665/66 - 25.7.1666Captain
Jacob ReynoldsBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1648-1666
B051

Service History


DateEventSource
1666Rerated as a 40 gunner
16.8.1666Foundered in a hurricane at St kittsBWAS-1603

 
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