HMS Hastings (1698)

HMS Hastings was a 32-gun fifth rate built by Isaac Betts of Woodbridge in 1696/98. She was employed in convoy service, trade protection and counter piracy patrols. She was wrecked off Greater Yarmouth in February 1707.

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

History
England
NameHMS Hastings
Ordered1696
BuilderIsaac Betts, Woodbridge
Launched17 May 1698
Commissioned1698
FateWrecked in a storm near Great Yarmouth 9 February 1707
General characteristics as built
Class and type32-gun fifth rate
Tons burthen38132⁄94 tons (bm)
Length
  • 108 ft 4 in (33.02 m) gundeck
  • 89 ft 10 in (27.38 m) keel for tonnage
Beam28 ft 3 in (8.61 m)
Depth of hold10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement145/110
Armament
  • as built 32 guns
  • 4/4 x demi-culverins (LD)
  • 22/20 x 6-pdr guns (UD)
  • 6/4 x 4-pdr guns (QD)

She was the second vessel to bear the name Hastings since it was used for a 32-gun fifth rate built by Thomas Ellis of Shoreham on 5 February 1695 then wrecked 1697 off Waterford.

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