HMS Solebay (1694)

HMS Solebay was a member of the standardize 20-gun sixth rates built at the end of the 17th century. After commissioning she spent her career mainly in the North Sea with a stint in the Irish sea. Mainly employed as a trade protection vessel. She was wrecked in 1709.

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

History
England
NameHMS Solebay
Ordered1694
BuilderEdward Snelgrove, Redhouse
Launched13 September 1694
Commissioned13 August 1694
FateWrecked 25 December 1709
General characteristics
Type20-gun Sixth Rate
Tons burthen253+6⁄94 bm
Length
  • 93 ft 0 in (28.3 m) gundeck
  • 77 ft 8 in (23.7 m) keel for tonnage
Beam24 ft 11 in (7.6 m) for tonnage
Depth of hold10 ft 8 in (3.3 m)
Armament
  • initially as ordered
  • 20 x sakers on wooden trucks (UD)
  • 4 x 3-pdr on wooden trucks (QD)
  • 1703 Establidhment
  • 20 x 6-pdrs on wooden trucks (UD)
  • 4 x 4-pdr on wooden trucks (QD)

Solebay was the first named vessel in the Royal Navy.

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