English ship Essex (1653)

Essex was a 48-gun third rate frigate built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England by Phineas Pett II at Deptford, and launched in 1653. Following the restoration of the English monarchy in 1660, she was commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Essex.[1]

History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameHMS Essex
BuilderPhineas Pett II, Deptford Dockyard
Launched1653
Captured14 June 1666, by the Dutch
Notes
Dutch Navy EnsignDutch Republic
Acquired14 June 1666
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeSpeaker-class frigate
Tons burthen6527194 (bm)
Length118 ft (36.0 m) (keel)
Beam32 ft 3 in (9.8 m)
Depth of hold14 ft (4.3 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament48 guns (at launch); 60 guns (1666)

Between 1 June and 4 June (by the Julian Calendar) 1666 Essex fought at the Four Days Battle. On the final day of the engagement, she was captured by the Dutch.[1] By the time of the battle, Essex's armament had been increased to 60 guns.

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p159.

References

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  • 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.