HMS Pendennis (1695)

HMS Pendennis was a 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, built by Robert and John Castle at Deptford, and launched in 1695.

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

Victory and death of Marc-Antoine de Saint-Pol Hécourt, 31 October 1704, by Gudin (1839)
History
England
NameHMS Pendennis
Ordered18 November 1694
BuilderRobert & John Castle, Deptford
Launched15 October 1695
Commissioned1695
Captured20 October 1705
General characteristics
Class and type50-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen681
Length
  • 130 ft 2.5 in (39.7 m) (gundeck)
  • 109 ft 2.5 in (33.3 m) (gundeck)
Beam34 ft 3.5 in (10.5 m)
Depth of hold13 ft 6.5 in (4.1 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament50 guns of various weights of shot

The Pendennis was captured by the French 50-gun ship Protée, supported by Triton and Salisbury, off the Dogger Bank on 20 October 1705.

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