HMS Warspite (1596)
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| Career (England) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Warspite |
| Builder: | Stevens |
| Launched: | 1596 |
| Honours and awards: |
Participated in: |
| Fate: | Sold, 1649 |
| General characteristics as built[1] | |
| Class and type: | Great ship |
| Tons burthen: | 648 tons (658.4 tonnes) |
| Length: | 90 ft (27 m) (keel) |
| Beam: | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
For other ships of the same name, see HMS Warspite.
Warspite[Note 1] was a Great ship of the English Royal Navy, launched in 1596.[1]
In the same year of her launching, she fought in the Battle of Cádiz.
Warspite was placed on harbour service in 1635,[1] and was sold out of the navy in 1649.
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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