History | |
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England | |
Name | HMS Princess |
Ordered | 9 September 1658 |
Builder | Daniel Furzer, Lydney |
Launched | 27 August 1660 |
Fate | Broken up, 1680 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Fourth-rate frigate |
Tons burthen | 602 40⁄94 (bm) |
Length | 105 ft (32.0 m) (keel) |
Beam | 31 ft 6 in (9.6 m) |
Depth of hold | 14 ft 6 in (4.4 m) |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Armament | 44 guns (1660); 54 guns (1677) |
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