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Nominal Guns8B028
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Purchased11.8.1690B028
ShipyardUnknownB028
CategoryUnratedB028
Ship TypeFireshipB028
Expended as Fireship4.6.1692B028

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Burthen157Tons BM 

3 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
19.8.1690 - 9.1690Commander
Robert WilmotBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1689-1695
Transfered
BWAS-1603
19.1.1690/91 - 16.2.1691/92Captain
Edward BibbBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1691-1992
BWAS-1603
17.2.1691/92 - 4.6.1692Captain
William JumperBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1682-1708
BWAS-1603

Service History


DateEventSource
11.8.1690Purchased from the builder, Nicholas Barrett at ShorehamBWAS-1603
19.5.1692Battle of Barfleur
2.6.1692Battle of La Hogue

 
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