HMS Winchester (1698) facts for kids
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| Name | HMS Winchester |
| Ordered | 1695 |
| Builder | Richard Wells, Greenland North Dockyard, Rotherhithe |
| Launched | 17 March 1698 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1781 |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Class and type | 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 673 bm |
| Length | 130 ft (39.6 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 34 ft 4 in (10.5 m) |
| Depth of hold | 13 ft 7 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 | 710 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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HMS Winchester was a powerful sailing ship that belonged to the Royal Navy of Great Britain. She was known as a "ship of the line," which meant she was big enough and strong enough to fight in the main battle line during naval wars. She carried 50 guns, making her a strong warship for her time.
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Meet HMS Winchester
This section will talk about HMS Winchester, a famous ship from the past. She was an important part of the British navy. She was a "fourth-rate" ship, which was a way to classify warships based on their size and number of guns.
Building a Mighty Ship
HMS Winchester was ordered in 1695. She was built by a man named Richard Wells. His shipyard was in a place called Greenland North Dockyard, in Rotherhithe. The ship was officially launched on March 17, 1698. This means she touched the water for the first time.
Life and Changes of the Ship
After many years, HMS Winchester was rebuilt. This happened at Plymouth Dockyard. She was relaunched on October 10, 1717, after her big makeover. This rebuild followed the "1706 Establishment" rules, which were new standards for building ships.
From 1712 to 1714, a brave captain named Sir Tancred Robinson was in charge of HMS Winchester.
What Happened Next?
In 1744, HMS Winchester was changed into a "hulk." This means she was no longer used for sailing or fighting. Instead, she was used as a floating storage unit or a base. She served in this role for many years. Finally, in 1781, the ship was "broken up." This means she was taken apart, and her useful materials were salvaged.
