HMS Arundel (1695)

HMS Arundel was a 32-gun fifth rate built by Thomas Ellis of Shoreham in 1694/95. After commissioning she was used as a convoy escort, trade protection and counter piracy operations. Her main areas of operation were Irish Waters, the English Channel and convoy escorts to Newfoundland and the West Indies. She was sold in June 1713.

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

History
England
NameHMS Arundel
Ordered24 December 1694
BuilderThomas Ellis, Shoreham
Launched13 September 1695
Commissioned1695
FateSold to John Mackpheadras by AO 11 June 1713
General characteristics as built
Class and type32-gun fifth rate
Tons burthen37771⁄94 tons (bm)
Length
  • 108 ft 7 in (33.10 m) gundeck
  • 90 ft 7 in (27.61 m) keel for tonnage
Beam28 ft 0 in (8.53 m)
Depth of hold10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement145/110
Armament
  • as built 32 guns
  • 4/4 x demi-culverins (LD)
  • 22/20 x 6-pdr guns (UD)
  • 6/4 x 4-pdr guns (QD)

She was the first vessel to carry the name Arundel in the English and Royal Navy.

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