HMS Dreadnought (1691)
HMS Dreadnought was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched at Blackwall Yard in 1691. She was reduced to a fourth rate in 1697.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Dreadnought |
| Builder | Johnson, Blackwall Yard |
| Launched | 1691 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1748 |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Class and type | 64-gun third rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 852 |
| Length | 142 ft (43.3 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 36 ft 5.5 in (11.1 m) |
| Depth of hold | 17 ft 6 in (5.3 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 64 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1706 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 911 |
| Length | 142 ft 10.5 in (43.5 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 38 ft 1 in (11.6 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 9 in (4.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 60 guns of various weights of shot |
Dreadnought was rebuilt at Blackwall in 1706 as a fourth rate of 60 guns. She was enlarged in 1722, and converted into a hulk in 1740. She continued to serve in this role until 1748, when she was broken up.
She was captained from 1716 to 1718 by Sir Tancred Robinson.
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