HMS Enterprise (1705)

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The first HMS Enterprise (1705) (sometimes spelled Enterprize), 24, a sixth-rate of the Royal Navy, was known as L'Entreprise before her capture from the French by HMS Tryton in May 1705. She served in the Mediterranean Sea under command of J. Paul until Captain W. Davenport took command on May 19, 1707, and she saw action off Leghorn (Livorno, Italy). She wrecked on October 12, 1707, off Thornton, England.

[edit] General characteristics

  • Displacement: 320 tons
  • Length: 110 ft
  • Beam: 28 ft
  • Draught: 15 ft
  • Complement: 115

See HMS Enterprise for other British Navy ships named "HMS Enterprise".

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