HMS Chester (1691)

HMS Chester was a 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched 21 March 1691 at Woolwich Dockyard.[1]

A print published in France shows the Chester during the Action of 2 May 1707 off Beachy Head

History
Great Britain
Name	HMS Chester
Builder	Lawrence, Woolwich Dockyard
Launched	21 March 1691
Captured	1707
General characteristics [1]
Class and type	50-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen	663
Length	125 ft 1 in (38.1 m) (gundeck)
Beam	34 ft 4 in (10.5 m)
Depth of hold	13 ft 10.25 in (4.2 m)
Propulsion	Sails
Sail plan	Full-rigged ship
Armament	50 guns of various weights of shot

She was captured by the French at the Battle at The Lizard on 21 October 1707.[1]