HMS Chester (1691)
HMS Chester was a 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched 21 March 1691 at Woolwich Dockyard.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Chester |
| Builder | Lawrence, Woolwich Dockyard |
| Launched | 21 March 1691 |
| Captured | 1707 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 663 |
| Length | 125 ft 1 in (38.1 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 34 ft 4 in (10.5 m) |
| Depth of hold | 13 ft 10.25 in (4.2 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 50 guns of various weights of shot |
She was captured by the French at the Battle at The Lizard on 21 October 1707.
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