HMS Warspite (1666) facts for kids
Model of HMS Edinburgh of 1721 in the Thomson Collection of Ship Models on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario
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| Name | HMS Warspite |
| Builder | Johnson, Blackwall Yard |
| Launched | 1666 |
| Renamed | HMS Edinburgh, 1721 |
| Honours and awards |
Second Battle of Cape Finisterre, 1747 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1771 |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Class and type | 70-gun third-rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 885 bm |
| Length | 117 ft (36 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 38 ft 9 in (11.81 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 4 in (4.67 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 70 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1702 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 66-gun third-rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 952 bm |
| Length | 147 ft 7 in (44.98 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 38 ft 6.5 in (11.748 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 8 in (4.78 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 66 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1721 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 1719 Establishment 70-gun third-rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1119 bm |
| Length | 151 ft (46 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 41 ft 6 in (12.65 m) |
| Depth of hold | 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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| General characteristics after 1744 rebuild | |
| Class and type | 1741 proposals 64-gun third-rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1285 bm |
| Length | 154 ft (47 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 44 ft (13 m) |
| Depth of hold | 18 ft 11 in (5.77 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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HMS Warspite was a powerful warship from the Royal Navy. It was launched in 1666. This ship was a "third-rate ship of the line," meaning it was a large warship with many cannons. It was built at Blackwall Yard in England.
Warspite was special because it was designed to carry more supplies. It also had its lower deck guns placed higher above the water. This made it better than similar ships from France and the Netherlands.
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Early Battles and Victories
In 1665, the Second Anglo-Dutch War began. On July 25, 1666, Warspite joined 22 other new English warships. They helped defeat a Dutch fleet near North Foreland, Kent.
Warspite earned more praise on Christmas Day 1666. It was the lead ship among five sent to protect important naval supplies. These supplies were coming from the Baltic Sea.
The ship then took part in the first battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War. This happened on May 28, 1672, near Southwold Bay, Suffolk. This tough battle, known as Solebay, lasted 14 hours. It ended in a draw. During the fight, Warspite successfully fought off two Dutch fire ships. It had done this before at North Foreland. By 1685, the ship had 68 guns.
Nine Years' War and Rebuild
On September 15, 1689, Warspite was put back into service. This was soon after the War of the English Succession started. The ship was part of a fleet that lost a battle against a larger French fleet. This happened near Beachy Head, Sussex, on June 30, 1690. Warspite also landed soldiers in Ireland to help with the Siege of Cork.
In 1702, Warspite was rebuilt at Rotherhithe on the River Thames. It became a 66-gun ship and was larger, weighing 952 tons.
Serving in the Mediterranean
In July 1704, Warspite was present when Sir George Rooke captured Gibraltar. Later, it was involved in the Battle of Malaga on August 24. This battle stopped the French from trying to take back Gibraltar. Many sailors on Warspite were injured during this fight.
The ship continued to serve in the Mediterranean Sea until 1709. Then, it joined the Channel Fleet. In August 1712, Warspite was taken out of service at Woolwich.
Renamed HMS Edinburgh
On June 30, 1721, Warspite was rebuilt for a second time. This happened at Chatham. It was relaunched as a 70-gun ship and was renamed HMS Edinburgh.
On May 14, 1741, orders were given to take Edinburgh apart for its third and final rebuild. This time, it was rebuilt at Chatham Dockyard. It was designed as a 64-gun ship. It was relaunched on May 31, 1744.
In 1771, Edinburgh was taken apart for good.
