HMS Breda (1679)
HMS Bredah or Breda was a 70-gun third rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, launched at Harwich in 1679.
| History | |
|---|---|
| England | |
| Name | HMS Bredah |
| Builder | Betts, Harwich |
| Launched | 1679 |
| Fate |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | 70-gun third rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1,055 long tons (1,071.9 t) |
| Length | 150 ft 6 in (45.9 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 39 ft 10 in (12.1 m) |
| Depth of hold | 16 ft 9 in (5.1 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 70 guns of various weights of shot |
Having fought in the Battle of Beachy Head in 1690, Bredah was destroyed by an accidental fire later that year after participating in the Siege of Cork.
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