English ship Henrietta Maria (1633)

Henrietta Maria was a 42-gun second rank ship of the line of the English navy, launched at Deptford Dockyard in 1633.[1]

History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameHenrietta Maria
BuilderGoddard, Deptford Dockyard
Launched1633
RenamedParagon, 1650
FateLost, 1655
General characteristics [1]
Class and type42-gun second rank ship of the line
Tons burthen793
Length110 ft (34 m) (keel)
Beam37 ft 6 in (11.43 m)
Depth of hold16 ft 2+12 in (4.9 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament42 guns of various weights of shot

In 1650, she was renamed Paragon whilst serving in the navy of the Commonwealth of England. Paragon was lost in 1655.[1]

Paragon under the command of Richard Badiley during the Battle of Elba between the Staatse fleet under Van Galen and the English fleet, 1652

Notes

  1. Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p158.

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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