HMS Royal James (1671)
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| Name: | HMS Royal James |
| Builder: | Deane, Portsmouth Dockyard |
| Launched: | 1671 |
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| Fate: | Burnt, 1672 |
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| Class and type: | 100-gun first rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1416 tons (1438.7 tonnes) |
| Length: | 132 ft 6 in (40.4 m) (keel) |
| Beam: | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 18 ft 5 in (5.6 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: | 100 guns of various weights of shot |
For other ships of the same name, see HMS Royal James.
HMS Royal James was a 100-gun first rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, built by Sir Anthony Deane at Portsmouth Dockyard and launched in 1671.
She fought at the Battle of Solebay in 1672 as Admiral Edward Montagu's flagship. She was attacked by first Dolfijn, and then Groot Hollandia, before finally coming under attack by Dutch fireships. Royal James was destroyed by the fire and sank.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p161.
[edit] 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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