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Nominal Guns6B028
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Ordered6.2.1671/72BWAS-1603
Purchased19.2.1671/72BWAS-1603
ShipyardUnknownB028
CategoryUnratedB028
Ship TypeFireshipB028
Expended as Fireship11.8.1673BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel70' 0"Imperial Feet21.336 
Breadth25' 6"Imperial Feet7.6505 
Depth in Hold11' 0"Imperial Feet3.3528 
Draught Aft11' 4"Imperial Feet3.4544 
Burthen242Tons BM 

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
4.167235 BWAS-1603

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
18.4.1672 - 17.11.1672Captain
Ralph WrennBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1672-1688
BWAS-1603
18.11.1672 - 11.8.1673Captain
Henry FittonBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1672-1673
BWAS-1603

Service History


DateEventSource
28.5.1672Battle of Solebay
11.8.1673Battle of Texel

 
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