kids encyclopedia robot

HMS Monck (1659) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts


Quick facts for kids
History
Royal Navy EnsignGreat Britain
Name HMS Monck
Builder Tippetts, Portsmouth
Launched 1659
Fate Wrecked, 1720
General characteristics as built
Class and type 52-gun third rate frigate
Tons burthen 703 long tons (714.3 t)
Length 107 ft (32.6 m) (keel)
Beam 35 ft (10.7 m)
Depth of hold 14 ft 6 in (4.4 m)
Propulsion Sails
Sail plan Full-rigged ship
Armament 52 guns (at launch); 60 guns (1677)
General characteristics after 1702 rebuild
Class and type 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen 807 long tons (819.9 t)
Length 137 ft 6.5 in (41.9 m) (gundeck)
Beam 36 ft 5.5 in (11.1 m)
Depth of hold 14 ft 5.25 in (4.4 m)
Propulsion Sails
Sail plan Full-rigged ship
Armament 60 guns of various weights of shot

HMS Monck was a 52-gun third rate frigate built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Portsmouth, and launched in 1659. She retained her name after the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660. By 1677 her armament had been increased to 60 guns.

Monck was rebuilt at Greenland South Dockyard, Rotherhithe in 1702 as a 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line. She was wrecked in 1720.

kids search engine
HMS Monck (1659) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.