HMS Harwich (1674)
For other ships of the same name, see HMS Harwich.
| History | |
|---|---|
 England
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| Name: | HMS Harwich |
| Builder: | Deane, Harwich |
| Launched: | 1674 |
| Fate: | Wrecked, 1691 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class & type: | 70-gun third rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 993 tons (1009 tonnes) |
| Length: | 123 ft 9 in (37.72 m) (keel) |
| Beam: | 38 ft 10 in (11.84 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 15 ft 8 in (4.78 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: | 70 guns of various weights of shot |
HMS Harwich was a 70-gun third rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, built by Sir Anthony Deane at Harwich and launched in 1674. By 1685 she was carrying only 64 guns.[1]
Harwich was wrecked in 1691.[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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