HMS Granado (1695) facts for kids
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 Great Britain |
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| Name | HMS Granado |
| Ordered | 9 January 1695 |
| Builder | Robert & John Castle, Deptford Dockyard |
| Launched | 18 April 1695 |
| Commissioned | 1695 |
| In service | 1695 |
| Out of service | 21 January 1729 |
| Fate | Broken up, Woolwich Dockyard, 1718 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Serpent-class bomb vessel |
| Tons burthen | 14775⁄94 (bm) |
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| Beam | 23 ft 5 in (7.1 m) |
| Depth of hold | 10 ft 0 in (3.0 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Sail plan | Ketch-rigged |
| Complement | 30 |
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HMS Granado was a special kind of ship called a bomb vessel. She was part of the Royal Navy, which is the navy of Great Britain. Granado was one of ten similar ships built in 1695. These ships were designed to help armies attack cities and forts from the sea.
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Meet HMS Granado: A Bomb Vessel
HMS Granado was a Serpent-class bomb vessel. These ships were unique because they carried large mortars. Mortars are like giant cannons that fire bombs in a high arc. This allowed them to hit targets on land, even behind walls.
Granado was built by Robert and John Castle at the Deptford Dockyard. She was launched on April 18, 1695. This means she was put into the water for the first time. She officially joined the Royal Navy later that year.
Granado's Early Adventures
Granado saw action in a big conflict called the Nine Years' War. This war involved many European countries. She was part of important naval groups led by Admirals Berkeley and Rooke. Her job was to help attack enemy ports and coastal areas.
After the war, Granado was sent to the Mediterranean Sea. Here, she performed "cruising duties." This meant she sailed around, watching for enemy ships and protecting British interests.
Journey to North America
In 1711, Granado went on an exciting journey. She sailed with her sister ship, Basilisk, to North America. They were part of a British expedition exploring the St Lawrence River in what is now Canada.
The End of Her Service
After her adventures, Granado returned to Woolwich, England, in 1714. She needed repairs. At this time, she was "decommissioned." This means she was officially taken out of active service. She was then "placed in ordinary," which meant she was kept in reserve, ready to be used again if needed.
However, Granado never sailed again. She was "broken up" at Woolwich Dockyard on May 9, 1718. This means the ship was taken apart, and her useful materials were salvaged.
