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HMS Portland (1653)

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The Portland, drawn circa 1661 by Willem van de Velde the Elder
History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NamePortland
BuilderJames Taylor, Wapping
Launched1653
FateBurnt, 1692
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeFourth-rate frigate
Length105 ft (32.0 m) (keel)
Beam32 ft 11 in (10.0 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 10 in (3.9 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament40 guns (1660); 48 guns (1677)

Portland was a 40-gun fourth-rate frigate of the English Royal Navy, originally built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Wapping, and launched in 1653. By 1677 her armament had been increased to 48 guns.[1] She took part in the Battle of Bantry Bay in 1689, when her Irish-born captain George Aylmer was killed in action.

Portland was burnt in 1692 to prevent her from being captured.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Lavery, Ships of the Line Vol. 1, p. 160.

References

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  • 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.