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Neptunus

1523
Nominal Guns28W006
NationalityDutch Republic
OperatorAdmiralty of Zealand
Launched1634W006
How acquiredPurpose builtW006
ShipyardZeeland - Netherlands W006
CategorySixth RateW006
Ship TypeShipW006
Sailing RigShip RiggedW006
Sunk in Action1653W006

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentW006
Length of Gundeck110' 0"Amsterdam Feet31.141 (102′ 1″ Imperial)
Breadth28' 0"Amsterdam Feet7.9268 (26′ 0″ Imperial)
Depth in Hold10' 5 ½"Amsterdam Feet2.8439 (9′ 3″ Imperial)

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
1639100 W006

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
1639Unknown
Albert 't Jonge HoenDutch
Naval Sailor
W014
1652Kapitein
Cornelis MangelaerDutch
Naval Sailor
W014

1 Flag Officer


DatesRankNameSource
1652Lieutenant-admiraal
Michiel Adriaenszoon de RuyterDutch
Naval Sailor
Service 1607-1676
W014

Service History


DateEventSource
17.9.1639Action of 18 September 1639
16.10.1639Battle of the Downs
19.5.1652Battle of Dover
16.8.1652Battle of Plymouth
2.6.1653Battle of the Gabbard

 
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