HMS Diamond (1652) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids History
England
Name	Diamond
Ordered	June 1651
Builder	Peter Pett, Deptford Dockyard
Launched	15 March 1652
Captured	20 September 1693, by the French
France
Acquired	1693
Fate	Unknown
General characteristics
Class and type	40-gun fourth-rate frigate
Length	127 ft 6 in (38.9 m) (gundeck) 105 ft 6 in (32.2 m) (keel)
Beam	31 ft 3 in (9.5 m)
Depth of hold	15 ft 7.5 in (4.8 m)
Sail plan	Full-rigged ship
Armament	40 guns (1660); 48 guns (1677)

The Diamond was a warship built for the English navy a long time ago. It was a type of ship called a frigate. Frigates were known for being fast and good for scouting or protecting other ships.

This ship was built in the 1650s, a time when England was going through big changes. The Diamond was part of the Royal Navy, which is England's navy.

Building the Diamond

The Diamond was ordered in June 1651. It was built by a famous shipbuilder named Peter Pett. He worked at the Deptford Dockyard, which was a very important place for building ships in England.

Launching the Ship

The ship was launched on March 15, 1652. This means it was put into the water for the first time. It was a big event for a new warship.

Ship's Size and Power

When it was first built, the Diamond had 40 guns. These guns were its main weapons. By 1677, the ship was made even stronger. It had 48 guns, which meant it could fight bigger and more powerful ships.

• The ship was about 127 feet long on its main deck.
• It was about 31 feet wide.
• It was a "fourth-rate" frigate. This was a way to classify warships based on their size and how many guns they carried. Fourth-rate ships were important for the navy.

The Diamond's Fate

The Diamond served the English navy for many years. However, its story ended in 1693.

Captured by the French

In 1693, the Diamond was captured by the French. This means the French navy took control of the ship during a battle. After it was captured, its fate is not fully known.