Torrington was a 52-gun third rate Speaker-class frigate built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Blackwall, and launched in 1654. She was named for the Parliamentarian victory at the Battle of Torrington in 1646. After the Restoration in 1660, she was renamed HMS Dreadnought. By 1677 her armament had been increased to 62 guns.[1]
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| History | |
|---|---|
 England | |
| Name | Torrington |
| Builder | Johnson, Blackwall |
| Launched | 1654 |
| Renamed | HMS Dreadnought, 1660 |
| Fate | Lost, 1690 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Speaker-class frigate |
| Tons burthen | 732 long tons (743.7 t) |
| Length | 116 ft 8 in (35.6 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 34 ft 6 in (10.5 m) |
| Depth of hold | 14 ft 2 in (4.3 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full rigged ship |
| Armament | 52 guns (at launch); 62 guns (1677) |
Dreadnought was lost at sea in 1690.[1]
Notes
References
- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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