HMS Portsmouth (1650)
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| Career (England) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Portsmouth |
| Builder: | Eastwood, Portsmouth |
| Launched: | 1650 |
| Fate: | Blown up, 1689 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Fourth rate frigate |
| Tons burthen: | 422 long tons (428.8 t) |
| Length: | 99 ft (30.2 m) (keel) |
| Beam: | 28 ft 4 in (8.6 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 12 ft 8 in (3.9 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: | 38 guns (at launch); 46 guns (1677) |
For other ships of the same name, see HMS Portsmouth.
HMS Portsmouth was a 38-gun Fourth rate frigate of the English Royal Navy, originally built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Portsmouth, and launched in 1650.[1]
By 1677 her armament had been increased to 46 guns. Portsmouth was blown up in action in 1689.[1]
Notes
References
- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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