HMS Antelope (1653)

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English Red Ensign 1620.svg England
NamePreston
BuilderCarey, Woodbridge
Launched1653
RenamedAntelope, 1660
FateSold, 1693
General characteristics [1]
Class and type Fourth-rate frigate
Tons burthen516 long tons (524.3 t)
Length101 ft (30.8 m) (keel)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Depth of hold13 ft (4.0 m)
Sail plan Full-rigged ship
Armament40 guns (1660); 48 guns (1677)

The Preston 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 1653. [1]

After the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, her name was changed to Antelope. By 1677 her armament had been increased to 48 guns. [1]

In 1681 James Story, captain of Antelope, conducted a census of the Avalon colony (now Ferryland, Newfoundland) and on 1 September 1681, wrote An Account of what fishing Ships, Sack Ships, Planters and Boatkeepers from Trepassey to Bonavista...

Antelope was sold out of the navy in 1693. [1]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p160.

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