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Nominal Guns4B028
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Acquired1673B028
ShipyardDeptford Dockyard - Deptford B028
Constructor
Jonas ShishBritish
Designer
Ship Builder
Service 1605-1675
BWAS-1603
CategoryUnratedB028
Ship TypeSloopB028
Captured26.2.1673/74BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel47' 0"Imperial Feet14.3256 
Breadth12' 6"Imperial Feet3.7338 
Depth in Hold4' 9"Imperial Feet1.4478 
Draught Aft5' 0"Imperial Feet1.524 
Burthen39 694Tons BM 

Armament


1673Broadside Weight = 6 Imperial Pound ( 2.721 kg)BWAS-1603
Gun Deck4 British 3-Pounder

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
167330 BWAS-1603

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
21.1.1672/73 - 26.2.1673/74Commander
John NicholsonBritish
Naval Sailor
Merchant Sailor
Service 1673-1688
BWAS-1603

Service History


DateEventSource
11.8.1673Battle of Texel
26.2.1673/74Taken by a Dutch privateer off Berry Head losing 1 killed and 2 woundedBWAS-1603

 
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