HMS Gloucester (1711)

HMS Gloucester was a 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line built at Deptford by Joseph Allin the elder for the Royal Navy in 1710/11. She participated in the War of the Spanish Succession. The ship was burned to prevent capture after she was damaged in a storm during Commodore George Anson's voyage around the world in 1742.

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

Gloucester
History
Great Britain
NameGloucester
Ordered29 July 1710
BuilderDeptford Dockyard
Launched4 October 1711
Commissioned1711
FateBurned to avoid capture, 1742
General characteristics (as built)
Class and type1706 Establishment 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen714 34⁄94 bm
Length130 ft 8 in (39.8 m) (Gundeck)
Beam35 ft 3 in (10.7 m)
Depth of hold14 ft (4.3 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement185–280
Armament
  • 50 guns:
  • Gundeck: 22 × 18-pdr cannon
  • Upper gundeck: 22 × 6-pdr cannon
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 6-pdr cannon
  • Forecastle: 4 × 6-pdr cannon
General characteristics after 1737 rebuild
Class and type1733 proposals 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen863 tons bm
Length134 ft (40.8 m) (gundeck)
Beam38 ft 6 in (11.7 m)
Depth of hold15 ft 9 in (4.8 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 50 guns:
  • Gundeck: 22 × 18 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 22 × 9 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 6 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 6 pdrs
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