The Maidstone was a 40-gun fourth-rate frigate of the English Royal Navy, originally built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Woodbridge, and launched in 1654.[1]
 HMS Mary Rose in battle with seven Algerine pirate ships, 1669. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 England | |
| Name | Maidstone |
| Namesake |
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| Builder | Munday, Woodbridge |
| Launched | 1654 |
| Renamed | Mary Rose, 1660 |
| Captured | 1691, by the French |
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| Acquired | 1691 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Fourth-rate frigate |
| Tons burthen | 556 |
| Length | 100 ft (30.5 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 31 ft 8 in (9.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 13 ft (4.0 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 40 guns (1660); 48 guns (1677) |
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After the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, her name was changed to Mary Rose. By 1677 the ships armament was increased to 48 guns. She was used in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and the War of the Grand Alliance. John Kempthorne commanded her in 1669, and fought off an attack by seven Algerian corsair ships in the aftermath of the Battle of Cádiz. Mary Rose was captured by the French in 1691.[1]
Notes
References
- 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.
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