HMS Princess (1661)

HMS Princess was a 44-gun fourth-rate frigate of the English Royal Navy, built at Lydney and launched in August 1660. By 1666 her armament had been increased to 52 guns.[1]

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Princess.

History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameHMS Princess
Ordered9 September 1658
BuilderDaniel Furzer, Lydney
Launched27 August 1660
FateBroken up, 1680
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeFourth-rate frigate
Tons burthen602 long tons (611.7 t)
Length105 ft (32.0 m) (keel)
Beam31 ft 6 in (9.6 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 6 in (4.4 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament44 guns (1660); 54 guns (1677)

Princess was broken up in November 1680.[1][2]

Notes
  1. Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p160.
  2. Winfield, British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603-1714, p.109.

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.
  • Winfield, Rif (2009) British Warships in the Age of Sail 1603-1714: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. Seaforth Publishing, ISBN 978-1848320406


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