English ship Antelope (1546)
The Antelope was a ship of the English Tudor navy, launched in 1546. She was rebuilt three times, in 1558, 1581 and 1618. She thus served in various forms from the time of King Henry VIII to the English Civil War. She is mostly remembered for being a part of the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada.
The Antelope as depicted in the Anthony Roll | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| England | |
| Name | Antelope |
| Launched | 1546 |
| Fate | Burnt, 1649 |
| Notes |
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| General characteristics as built | |
| Tons burthen | 300 |
| Propulsion | Sweeps, sails |
| Complement | 200 officers and men |
| Armament | 44 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1558 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 38-gun Galleon |
| Tons burthen | 341 tons |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Complement | 160 officers, men and soldiers |
| Armament | 38 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1581 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 38-gun Galleon |
| Tons burthen | 350 tons |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Complement | 160 officers, men and soldiers |
| Armament | 38 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1618 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 34-gun Middling ship |
| Tons burthen | 450 tons |
| Length | 92 ft (28 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 32 ft (9.8 m) |
| Depth of hold | 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 34 guns of various weights of shot |
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