HMS Duke of York (1763) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids History |
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| Great Britain | |
| Name | Duke of York |
| Namesake | Duke of York |
| Ordered | 1760 |
| Launched | 1763 |
| Commissioned | 1763 |
| Decommissioned | 1766 |
| In service | 1763–1766 |
| Out of service | 1766 |
| Stricken | 1766 |
| Fate | Sold 1766 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Gaff cutter |
| Length |
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| Beam | 18 ft (5.5 m) |
| Draught | 7 ft 4 in (2.2 m) |
| Installed power | sail |
| Complement | 24 |
| Armament | 4 × 3 pounder guns, 8 falconets |
The HMS Duke of York was a small but important ship in the British Royal Navy. It was a type of ship called a cutter, known for being fast. This ship was the very first one named after the Duke of York.
The HMS Duke of York was a British ship with four guns. It was a special kind of boat called a cutter. This ship was the first in the Royal Navy to be named after the Duke of York.
The British Navy bought the ship on March 16, 1763. It cost them £370, which was a lot of money back then. The ship was then prepared at Woolwich, a famous shipyard. This preparation cost an extra £410.
In April of the same year, the ship was ready for duty. It began its service under the command of Lieutenant Thomas Montagu. The Duke of York was assigned to patrol the Thames Estuary. This area is where the River Thames meets the sea.
Life at Sea and Retirement
The Duke of York served the Royal Navy for a few years. In June 1766, the ship was taken out of active service. It was moved to the reserve fleet, meaning it was kept ready but not actively used.
Soon after, on July 1, 1766, the British Admiralty decided to sell the ship. The Duke of York was sold for £40. This marked the end of its time with the Royal Navy.
