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Lions Whelp IX

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Nominal Guns14B028
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Acquired1627B028
ShipyardLimehouse - London B028
Ship ClassLion's Whelp Class (1627)B028
Constructor
Mathew GravesBritish
Ship Builder
Service 1651
B028
CategoryFifth RateB028
Ship TypeSloopB028
Wrecked4.1640B028

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel62' 0"Imperial Feet18.8976 
Breadth25' 0"Imperial Feet7.62 
Depth in Hold9' 0"Imperial Feet2.7432 
Draught Aft9' 0"Imperial Feet2.7432 
Burthen206Tons BM 

Armament


1627Broadside Weight = 59.5 Imperial Pound ( 26.9833 kg)BWAS-1603
Gun Deck4 British Culverin
Gun Deck4 British Demi-Culverin
Gun Deck2 British Saker

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
162760Design Complement

3 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
1628Captain
BulgerBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1628
BWAS-1603
1632 - 1633Captain
Dawtrey CooperBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1630-1633
BWAS-1603
6.4.1633 - 16.4.1633Captain
Thomas JamesBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1633
ref:1070

1 Commissioned Officer


DatesRankNameSource
1632Lieutenant
William ThomasBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1632-1647
PC 2/41/772
PC2

1 Warrant Officer


DatesRankNameSource
16.4.1633 - Gunner
William BrookeBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1633
ref:1070

Service History


DateEventSource
13.4.1633Arrived at Bristol ref:1070
4.1640Wrecked in the River ClydeBWAS-1603

 
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