HMS Falmouth (1708)

HMS Falmouth was a 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 18th century. The ship participated in several battles during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–15) and the War of Jenkins' Ear (1739–48).

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

History
Great Britain
NameFalmouth
Ordered8 February 1707
BuilderStacey, Woolwich Dockyard
Launched26 February 1708
FateBroken up, 1747
General characteristics (as built)
Class and type1706 Establishment 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen70045⁄94 (bm)
Length130 ft (39.6 m) (gundeck)
Beam35 ft 1 in (10.7 m)
Depth of hold14 ft (4.3 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement195–280
Armament
  • 50 guns:
  • Gundeck: 22 × 18-pounder guns
  • Upper gundeck: 22 × 9-pounder guns
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 6-pounder guns
  • Forecastle: 2 × 6-pounder guns
General characteristics (after 1729 rebuild)
Class and type1719 Establishment 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen760 bm
Length134 ft (40.8 m) (gundeck)
Beam36 ft (11.0 m)
Depth of hold15 ft 2 in (4.6 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 50 guns:
  • Gundeck: 22 × 18-pounder guns
  • Upper gundeck: 22 × 9-pounder guns
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 6-pounder guns
  • Forecastle: 2 × 6-pounder guns
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