HMS Revenge (1654)
Newbury was a 52-gun third rate Speaker-class frigate built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Limehouse, and launched in 1654. She was named for the Parliamentarian victories at the two battles of Newbury.[1]
| History | |
|---|---|
 England | |
| Name | Newbury |
| Namesake | First Battle of Newbury |
| Builder | Graves, Limehouse |
| Launched | 1654 |
| Renamed | HMS Revenge, 1660 |
| Fate | Condemned, 1678 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Speaker-class frigate |
| Tons burthen | 766 |
| Length | 117 ft 6 in (35.8 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 35 ft (10.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 14 ft 5 in (4.4 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 52 guns (at launch); 62 guns (1677) |
Revenge at the battle of Bugia, 8 May 1671
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Attack on Shipping in Bugia, 8 May 1671
After the Restoration in 1660, she was renamed HMS Revenge. She spent some time carrying the flag of the senior captain of Prince Rupert's white (van) squadron, commanded by Robert Holmes. By 1677 her armament had been increased to 62 guns, though she was condemned in 1678, and presumably broken up.[1]
Citations
- Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p159.
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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