Dutch ship Brederode (1644)

Brederode was a ship of the line of the Maas Admiralty, part of the navy of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, and the flagship of the Dutch fleet in the First Anglo-Dutch War. Throughout her career, she carried from 49 to 59 guns. She was named after Johan Wolfert van Brederode, the brother-in-law of stadtholder Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange.

Brederode off Hellevoetsluis by Simon de Vlieger
History
Dutch Republic
NameBrederode
BuilderJan Salomonszoon van den Tempel, Rotterdam
Launched1644
FateSunk by the Swedish ship Wismar in the Battle of the Sound.
Notes
General characteristics
Class and type53-59 gun ship of the line
Length133 ft 8 in (40.74 m)
Beam32 ft 6 in (9.91 m)
Depth of hold13 ft (4.0 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 49-59 guns:
    • Gundeck:
      • 4 × 36-pounders
      • 12 × 24-pounders
      • 8 × 18-pounders
    • Upper gundeck:
      • 20 × 12-pounders
    • Quarterdeck, Forecastle & Poop deck:
      • 10-12 × 6-pounders
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