HMS Triumph (1623)

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Triumph.

Triumph
Portrait of Triumph by Willem van de Velde the Younger, 1675
History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NameTriumph
Ordered3 February 1623
BuilderWilliam Burrell, Deptford Dockyard
Launched1623
FateSold, 1688
General characteristics [1]
Class and type42-gun great ship
Tons burthen921 tons
Length
  • 110 ft (34 m) (keel) initially;
  • 117 ft (36 m) (keel) eventually
Beam
  • 36 ft 6 in (11.13 m) initially;
  • 38 ft 6 in (11.73 m) eventually
Depth of hold17 ft (5.2 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament42 guns of various weights of shot
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Triumph was a 42-gun great ship or second rate of the English Royal Navy, built by William Burrell at Deptford Royal Dockyard and launched in 1623.[1] Like many major warships in the 17th century, she was modified at various times during her life, so that her dimensions and tonnage grew during her 65 years of service.

Triumph with Charles II and James, Duke of York on board and three Royal Yachts near Dover in 1665; Jacob Knyff

By 1660 her original armament had been increased to 64 guns and by 1666 to 72 guns.[1]

Triumph was sold out of the navy in 1688.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Lavery, Ships of the Line, vol. 1, p. 158.

References

  • Lavery, Brian (1983) The Ship of the Line – Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
  • Winfield, Rif (2009) British Warships in the Age of Sail: 1603 - 1714. Seaforth Publishing.