HMS Triumph (1623) facts for kids
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Portrait of Triumph by Willem van de Velde the Younger, 1675
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| Name | HMS Triumph |
| Ordered | 3 February 1623 |
| Builder | William Burrell, Deptford Dockyard |
| Launched | 1623 |
| Fate | Sold, 1688 |
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| Class and type | 42-gun great ship |
| Tons burthen | 921 tons |
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| Depth of hold | 17 ft (5.2 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 42 guns of various weights of shot |
HMS Triumph was a powerful warship from the English Royal Navy. She was a "great ship," which meant she was one of the largest and most important warships of her time. She was also called a "second rate" ship, meaning she was a very strong vessel, just below the biggest ships.
Triumph was built by William Burrell at the Deptford Royal Dockyard and launched in 1623. She served for 65 years, which is a very long time for a ship!
A Ship That Grew Stronger
Like many big warships in the 1600s, Triumph was changed and improved over her lifetime. Her size and weight increased as she was updated. This helped her stay powerful and useful for many years.
How Her Guns Increased
When Triumph was first built, she had 42 guns. These guns were her main weapons. Over time, her firepower grew much stronger.
- By 1660, her number of guns increased to 64.
- By 1666, she had an impressive 72 guns!
This meant she could fire many more cannonballs at enemy ships.
End of Service
After many years of important service to the English Royal Navy, Triumph was sold in 1688. This meant she was no longer part of the navy's fleet. She had a long and active life, helping to protect England's interests at sea.
