HMS Diamond (1652)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 England | |
| Name | HMS Diamond |
| Builder | Peter Pett I, Deptford Dockyard |
| Launched | 15 March 1652 |
| Captured | 1693, by the French |
| History | |
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| Acquired | 1693 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Ruby-class frigate |
| Tons burthen | 550 long tons (558.8 t) |
| Length | 105 ft 6 in (32.2 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 31 ft 3 in (9.5 m) |
| Depth of hold | 12 ft 9 in (3.9 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full rigged ship |
| Armament | 40 guns (1660); 48 guns (1677) |
HMS Diamond was a 40-gun fourth rate Ruby-class frigate of the English Royal Navy, originally built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England by Peter Pett I at Deptford Dockyard, and launched on 15 March 1652. By 1677 her armament had been increased to 48 guns.[1]
Diamond was captured by the French in 1693.[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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