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'''HMS ''Bristol''''' was a British 44-gun [[fourth-rate]] [[frigate#Origins|frigate]], originally built for the navy of the [[Commonwealth of England]] during the 1650s and taken over by the Royal Navy after the [[Restoration (England)|Restoration]] of the monarchy in 1660. The ship participated in multiple battles during the [[Anglo-Spanish War (1654–60)|Anglo-Spanish War of 1654–60]], and the [[Second Anglo-Dutch War|Second]] and [[Third Anglo-Dutch War]]s.
'''HMS ''Bristol''''' was a 44-gun [[fourth-rate]] [[frigate#Origins|frigate]] of the [[Kingdom of England|English]] [[Royal Navy]], originally built for the navy of the [[Commonwealth of England]] at [[Portsmouth]] under the direction of Master Shipwright John Tippetts, and launched in 1653 at a cost of £4,256.<ref>Winfield ''British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603-1714'' p. 98.</ref> She was the first ship of the Royal Navy to bear this name. Originally built for 50 guns, in 1660 she actually carried 44. This was raised in 1666 to 48 (24 culverins, 22 demi-culverins and 2 sakers)and until her rebuild in 1693 she generally carried 48 guns, with the older culverins and demi-culverins gradually replaced by more modern 12-pounders and 8-pounders.<ref> Winfield ''British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603-1714'' p. 98.</ref> She was present at the battles of [[Battle of Lowestoft|Lowestoft]], the [[Four Days Battle]], and the [[St. James Day Fight]] during the [[Second Anglo-Dutch War]], and [[Battle of Solebay|Solebay]] in the [[Third Anglo-Dutch War]]. She was involved in the wars against North African corsairs in the later 1670s and early 1680s, as well as escorting convoys to North America. Life aboard her when cruising in the Mediterranean in 1677-8 is described in the diary of [[Henry Teonge]].


==Description==
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In 1693, ''Bristol'' was rebuilt at [[Deptford]] as a 50-gun fourth-rate [[ship of the line]].<ref> Winfield ''British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603-1714'' p. 98.</ref>
''Bristol'' had a length at the [[gundeck]] of {{convert|130|ft|m|1}} and {{convert|104|ft|m|1}} at the [[keel]]. She had a [[beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|31|ft|1|in|m|1}}, a [[Draft (hull)|draught]] of {{convert|15|ft|8|in|m|1}} and a depth of [[hold (ship)|hold]] of {{convert|13|ft|m|1}}. The ship's [[tonnage]] was 534 <small>{{fraction|45|94}}</small> tons [[Builder's Old Measurement|burthen]]. Originally built for 50 guns, in 1660 she actually carried 44. This was raised in 1666 to 48 (24 [[culverin]]s, 22 [[demi-culverin]]s and 2 [[saker]]s) and until her rebuild in 1693 she generally carried 48 guns, with the older culverins and demi-culverins gradually replaced by more modern 12- and 8-pounders. The ship had a crew of 150–230 officers and [[naval rating|ratings]].<ref name=w8>Winfield, p. 98.</ref>


==Construction and career==
In April 1709 she was captured by the [[Kingdom of France|French]], but was recaptured two weeks later, at which time she was sunk.
''Bristol'' was the first ship in the Navy to be named after the [[Bristol|eponymous port]].<ref name=c9>Colledge, p. 49.</ref> Part of the 1651 Naval Programme, the ship was ordered on 27 February 1652. She was built at [[HMNB Portsmouth|Portsmouth]] under the direction of Master Shipwright John Tippetts, and was [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] in 1653 at a cost of [[pound sterling|£]]4,256.<ref>Winfield, pp. 97–98.</ref>

''Bristol'' was commissioned that same year under the command of [[Captain (Royal Navy)|Captain]] Roger Martin and spent the winter of 1653–54 in the [[Western Approaches]]. She was present at the battles of [[Battle of Lowestoft|Lowestoft]], the [[Four Days Battle]], and the [[St. James Day Fight]] during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, and [[Battle of Solebay|Solebay]] in the Third Anglo-Dutch War. She was involved in the wars against North African corsairs in the later 1670s and early 1680s, as well as escorting convoys to North America.<ref name=w8/>

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In 1693, ''Bristol'' was rebuilt at [[Deptford]] as a 50-gun fourth-rate [[ship of the line]].<ref name=w8/>

On 24 April 1709 she was captured by two French ships off [[Plymouth]], but was recaptured the following day and [[foundered]] in the [[English Channel]].<ref name=c9/>


==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
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*{{Colledge}}
*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.
*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.
*Winfield, Rif (2009) ''British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603-1714: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates.'' Seaforth Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84832-040-6.
*Winfield, Rif (2009) ''British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603–1714: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates.'' Barnsley, UK: Seaforth Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84832-040-6.
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Revision as of 21:48, 9 August 2016

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Bristol.
History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameBristol
NamesakeBristol
Ordered27 February 1652
BuilderPortsmouth Dockyard
Launched1653
Commissioned1653
Captured24 April 1709, by the French
French Royal Navy EnsignFrance
AcquiredApril 1709
Captured25 April 1709, by the Royal Navy
FateFoundered, 25 April 1709
General characteristics as built[1]
Class and typeFourth-rate frigate
Tons burthen532 bm
Length104 ft (31.7 m) (keel)
Beam31 ft 1 in (9.5 m)
Draught15 ft 8 in (4.8 m)
Depth of hold13 ft (4.0 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement150–230
Armament44 guns (1660); 48 guns (1666)
General characteristics after 1693 rebuild[2]
Class and type50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen710 bm
Length130 ft (39.6 m) (gundeck)
Beam35 ft 2 in (10.7 m)
Depth of hold13 ft (4.0 m)
Sail planFull rigged ship
Armament50 guns of various weights of shot

HMS Bristol was a British 44-gun fourth-rate frigate, originally built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England during the 1650s and taken over by the Royal Navy after the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660. The ship participated in multiple battles during the Anglo-Spanish War of 1654–60, and the Second and Third Anglo-Dutch Wars.

Description

Bristol had a length at the gundeck of 130 feet (39.6 m) and 104 feet (31.7 m) at the keel. She had a beam of 31 feet 1 inch (9.5 m), a draught of 15 feet 8 inches (4.8 m) and a depth of hold of 13 feet (4.0 m). The ship's tonnage was 534 45⁄94 tons burthen. Originally built for 50 guns, in 1660 she actually carried 44. This was raised in 1666 to 48 (24 culverins, 22 demi-culverins and 2 sakers) and until her rebuild in 1693 she generally carried 48 guns, with the older culverins and demi-culverins gradually replaced by more modern 12- and 8-pounders. The ship had a crew of 150–230 officers and ratings.[3]

Construction and career

Bristol was the first ship in the Navy to be named after the eponymous port.[4] Part of the 1651 Naval Programme, the ship was ordered on 27 February 1652. She was built at Portsmouth under the direction of Master Shipwright John Tippetts, and was launched in 1653 at a cost of £4,256.[5]

Bristol was commissioned that same year under the command of Captain Roger Martin and spent the winter of 1653–54 in the Western Approaches. She was present at the battles of Lowestoft, the Four Days Battle, and the St. James Day Fight during the Second Anglo-Dutch War, and Solebay in the Third Anglo-Dutch War. She was involved in the wars against North African corsairs in the later 1670s and early 1680s, as well as escorting convoys to North America.[3]

In 1693, Bristol was rebuilt at Deptford as a 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line.[3]

On 24 April 1709 she was captured by two French ships off Plymouth, but was recaptured the following day and foundered in the English Channel.[4]

Notes

  1. ^ Lavery, vol. 1, p. 160.
  2. ^ Lavery, vol. 1, p. 165.
  3. ^ a b c Winfield, p. 98.
  4. ^ a b Colledge, p. 49.
  5. ^ Winfield, pp. 97–98.

References

  • Colledge, J. J.; Warlow, Ben (2006) [1969]. Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy (Rev. ed.). London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 978-1-86176-281-8.
  • 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.
  • Winfield, Rif (2009) British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603–1714: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. Barnsley, UK: Seaforth Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84832-040-6.
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