HMS Guernsey (1696) facts for kids
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Plan of the 1740 rebuild
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| Name | HMS Guernsey |
| Builder | Johnson, Blackwall Yard |
| Launched | 1696 |
| Fate | Sold, 1786 |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Class and type | 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 680 bm |
| Length | 131 ft 9 in (40.2 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 34 ft 3 in (10.4 m) |
| Depth of hold | 13 ft 6 in (4.1 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 50 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1717 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 1706 Establishment 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 706 bm |
| Length | 130 ft (39.6 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 35 ft (10.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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| General characteristics after 1740 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 1733 proposals 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 863 bm |
| Length | 134 ft (40.8 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 38 ft 6 in (11.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 9 in (4.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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HMS Guernsey was a powerful warship from the time of Great Britain. She was a 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line for the Royal Navy. This means she was a large sailing ship designed for naval battles. Guernsey was first built at Blackwall Yard in 1696.
Over her long life, Guernsey was rebuilt two times. This was common for ships back then. Rebuilding helped keep them strong and up-to-date. She served for many years before being taken out of service.
Building and Early Life
Guernsey was launched in 1696. This means she was put into the water for the first time. She was built at a place called Blackwall Yard. This was a famous shipbuilding area in London. As a "50-gun" ship, she carried 50 cannons. These cannons were her main weapons in battle.
First Rebuild: 1717
After some years of service, Guernsey was rebuilt. This happened at Woolwich Dockyard. She was relaunched on October 24, 1717. This rebuild made her stronger and perhaps changed some of her features. It was like getting a major upgrade for a ship.
Second Rebuild: 1740
Guernsey went through another big change in 1737. Orders were given to take her apart. She was then rebuilt at Chatham. This second rebuild was even more extensive. It made her bigger and more modern for her time. She was relaunched again on August 11, 1740.
Service and End of Life
After her second rebuild, Guernsey continued to serve the Royal Navy. She was an active warship for many more years. Her job was to protect trade routes and fight in naval battles.
In 1769, Guernsey was "hulked." This means she was no longer used as an active warship. Instead, she might have been used as a floating storage unit or a barracks for sailors. She stayed in this role for several years.
Finally, in 1786, HMS Guernsey was sold out of the navy. This marked the end of her long career.
