HMS Mary Rose (1654)

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Mary Rose.

HMS Mary Rose in battle with seven Algerine pirate ships, 1669.
History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameMaidstone
Namesake
BuilderMunday, Woodbridge
Launched1654
RenamedMary Rose, 1660
Captured1691, by the French
French Royal Navy EnsignFrance
Acquired1691
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeFourth-rate frigate
Tons burthen556
Length100 ft (30.5 m) (keel)
Beam31 ft 8 in (9.7 m)
Depth of hold13 ft (4.0 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament40 guns (1660); 48 guns (1677)
The Mary Rose Action, 28 December 1669, by Willem van de Velde the Younger

The Maidstone was a 40-gun fourth-rate frigate of the English Royal Navy, originally built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Woodbridge, and launched in 1654.[1]

After the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, her name was changed to Mary Rose. By 1677 the ships armament was increased to 48 guns. She was used in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and the War of the Grand Alliance. John Kempthorne commanded her in 1669, and fought off an attack by seven Algerian corsair ships in the aftermath of the Battle of Cádiz. Mary Rose was captured by the French in 1691.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p160.

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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