HMS Dunkirk (1651) facts for kids
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| Name | Worcester |
| Namesake | |
| Builder | Burrell II, Woolwich Dockyard |
| Launched | 1651 |
| Renamed | HMS Dunkirk, 1660 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1749 |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Class and type | 48-gun third rate frigate |
| Tons burthen | 662 |
| Length | 112 ft (34.1 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 32 ft 8 in (10.0 m) |
| Depth of hold | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 48 guns (at launch); 60 guns (1677) |
| General characteristics after 1704 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 906 |
| Length | 141 ft 6 in (43.1 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 38 ft 3 in (11.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 7.5 in (4.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 60 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1734 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 1719 Establishment 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 966 long tons (981.5 t) |
| Length | 144 ft (43.9 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 39 ft (11.9 m) |
| Depth of hold | 16 ft 5 in (5.0 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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The ship Worcester was a powerful warship built in 1651. It was made for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at a place called Woolwich Dockyard. When it was first launched, it was known as a 48-gun 'third-rate frigate'. This means it was a medium-sized warship, designed to be fast and strong.
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The Life of HMS Dunkirk
From Worcester to Dunkirk
In 1660, a big change happened in England's government. This event was called the Stuart Restoration. After this, the ship Worcester was given a new name: HMS Dunkirk.
Ship Features and Changes
Over the years, HMS Dunkirk grew even stronger. By 1677, it had more guns, increasing its firepower to 60 guns.
The ship went through major upgrades, which were like getting a complete makeover.
- In 1704, it was rebuilt at Blackwall Yard. After this, it was relaunched as a 60-gun 'fourth-rate ship of the line'. A ship of the line was a large, powerful warship meant to fight in a battle line.
- Later, in 1729, the Dunkirk was ordered to be taken apart at Portsmouth. This was so it could be rebuilt again, this time by a shipbuilder named Joseph Allin. It was rebuilt to a specific design from 1719 and was relaunched on September 3, 1734.
The End of Its Journey
After many years of service, HMS Dunkirk was finally taken apart in 1749. This is known as being "broken up."
