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Guilder de Ruyter

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Nominal Guns48B022
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Previously
Captured3.6.1665BWAS-1603
First Commissioned27.7.1665B022
ShipyardAmsterdam - Holland
CategoryFourth RateB022
Ship TypeShipB022
Sailing RigShip RiggedB022
Sold7.2.1667/68BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentB022
Length of Keel105' 0"Imperial Feet32.004 
Breadth35' 0"Imperial Feet10.668 
Depth in Hold15' 0"Imperial Feet4.572 
Burthen684Tons BM 
DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel105' 0"Imperial Feet32.004 
Breadth35' 0"Imperial Feet10.668 
Depth in Hold15' 0"Imperial Feet4.572 
Draught Aft16' 0"Imperial Feet4.8768 
Burthen684 1694Tons BM 

Armament


1666Broadside Weight = 301 Imperial Pound ( 136.5037 kg)B022
Lower Gun Deck22 British Culverin
Upper Gun Deck18 British Demi-Culverin
Quarterdeck8 British Saker

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
1666180EstablishmentB022

3 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
27.7.1665 - 1666Captain
John BellasyseBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1665-1666
B051
1666 - 26.7.1666Captain
Francis CourtnayBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1666-1673
BWAS-1714
1667Captain
Robert GilbyBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1644-1668
B051

Service History


DateEventSource
1.6.1666Four Days Battle
25.7.1666St James Day Battle

 
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