HMS Southampton (1693)

HMS Southampton was a 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched at Southampton on 10 June 1693.[1]

History
Royal Navy EnsignGreat Britain
NameHMS Southampton
Ordered1693
BuilderParker & Winter, Southampton
Launched10 June 1693
FateBroken up, 1771
General characteristics as built[1]
Class and type50-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen609
Length121 ft 9 in (37.1 m) (gundeck)
Beam33 ft 10 in (10.3 m)
Depth of hold13 ft 9 in (4.2 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament50 guns of various weights of shot
General characteristics after 1700 rebuild[2]
Class and type46-54-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen636
Length122 ft 3 in (37.3 m) (gundeck)
Beam34 ft 2.5 in (10.4 m)
Depth of hold13 ft 2 in (4.0 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament46-54 guns of various weights of shot

She underwent a rebuild at Deptford in 1700 as a fourth rate of between 46 and 54 guns. Southampton was hulked in 1728, and continued in this role until 1771, when she was broken up.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p164.
  2. ^ a b Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p167.

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.