HMS Harwich was a 70-gun third rate ship of the line of the English Royal Navy, built by Sir Anthony Deane at Harwich and launched in 1674. By 1685 she was carrying only 64 guns.[1]

History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameHMS Harwich
BuilderDeane, Harwich
Launched1674
FateWrecked, 1691
General characteristics [1]
Class and type70-gun third rate ship of the line
Tons burthen993 tons
Length123 ft 9 in (37.72 m) (keel)
Beam38 ft 10 in (11.84 m)
Depth of hold15 ft 8 in (4.78 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament70 guns of various weights of shot

Harwich was wrecked in 1691.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p161.

References

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  • Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line – Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.