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HMS Anne (1654)

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History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameBridgewater
BuilderChamberlain, Deptford
Launched1654
RenamedHMS Anne, 1660
FateAccidentally blown up, 1673
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass- frigate
Tons burthen743
Length116 ft 9 in (35.6 m) (keel)
Beam34 ft 7 in (10.5 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 2 in (4.3 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull rigged ship
Armament52 guns of various weights of shot

Bridgewater was a 52-gun third rate Template:Sclass- frigate built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Deptford, and launched in 1654.[1]

After the Restoration in 1660, her name was changed to HMS Anne. She was accidentally blown up in 1673.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Lavery, Ships of the Line, vol. 1, p. 159.

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.