HMS Rupert (1666)

HMS Rupert was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched at Harwich Dockyard on 26 January 1666 and broken up in 1769.

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Rupert
BuilderAnthony Deane, Harwich Dockyard
Launched26 January 1666
FateBroken up, 1769
General characteristics as built
Class and type64-gun third rate ship of the line
Tons burthen791 tons
Length119 ft (36 m) (keel)
Beam36 ft 3 in (11.05 m)
Depth of hold17 ft 1 in (5.21 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement320 (later 400)
Armament64 guns as built, comprising 22 demi-cannon, 28 culverins and 14 demi-culverins
General characteristics after 1703 rebuild
Class and type66-gun third rate ship of the line
Tons burthen930 tons
Length143 ft 4 in (43.69 m) (gundeck)
Beam38 ft 4 in (11.68 m)
Depth of hold15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament66 guns of various weights of shot
General characteristics after 1740 rebuild
Class and type1733 proposals 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen1070 tons
Length144 ft (44 m) (gundeck)
Beam41 ft 5 in (12.62 m)
Depth of hold16 ft 11 in (5.16 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 60 guns:
  • Gundeck: 24 × 24 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 26 × 9 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 8 × 6 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 6 pdrs
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