HMS James (1634)

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

History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameJames
BuilderPhineas Pett II, Deptford Dockyard
Launched1634
RenamedOld James in 1660
FateSold, 1682
General characteristics [1]
Class and type48-gun second-rank ship of the line
Tons burthen875 bm
Length110 ft (34 m) (keel)
Beam37 ft 6 in (11.43 m)
Depth of hold16 ft 2 in (4.93 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament48 guns (at launch); 60 guns (1660)

James was a 48-gun second rank ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, built by Phineas Pett II at Deptford Dockyard and launched in 1634.[1]

In 1660, at the Restoration of the English monarchy, the 70-gun Richard was renamed Royal James and James became known as Old James; her armament had by this time been increased to 60 guns.[1]

Old James was sold out of the navy in 1682.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Lavery, Ships of the Line, vol. 1, p. 158.

References

  • Colledge, J. J.; Warlow, Ben (2006) [1969]. Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy (Rev. ed.). London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 978-1-86176-281-8.
  • 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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