1651 Programme Group

The 1651 Programme of five 410-ton fourth-rate vessels was urged by the Council of State all speed should be made in completing the ships in May 1650. Initially five vessels were specified, three of 410 tons at 6.10.0d per ton and two of 600 tons at £7.10.0d per ton. The size of these vessels grew from the 1647 predecessors with 600 tonners being much broader. The three 410-ton vessels would be completed as 34-gun frigates (or fourth rates).

Class overview
Name1651 Programme Group
Builders
Operators
  • Kingdom of England
  •  Royal Navy
Preceded by1650 Programme Group
Succeeded byRuby Group
Built1651–1653
In service1651–1709
Completed3
Lost2
Retired1
General characteristics
Type34-gun Fourth Rate
Tons burthen410+094 bm
Sail planship-rigged
Complement150/1652, 160/1653
Armament34 guns
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