English ship Phoenix (1647)

Phoenix was a fourth rate frigate of the English Royal Navy, built by Peter Pett II at Woolwich and launched in 1647.[1] The term 'frigate' during the period of this ship referred to a method of construction, rather than a role which did not develop until the following century. As completed she was established with a peacetime 32 guns, but by 1652 carried 38 guns as a wartime establishment. She was enlarged during her life and by the 1660s was measured at 556 tons.

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

History
England
Name: Phoenix
Builder: Peter Pett II, Woolwich
Launched: 1647
Fate: Wrecked, 1664
General characteristics [1]
Class and type: 38-gun fourth rate frigate
Tons burthen: 414 ​72⁄94
Length: 96 ft (29.3 m) (keel)
Beam: 28 ft 6 in (8.7 m)
Depth of hold: 14 ft 3 in (4.3 m)
Propulsion: Sails
Sail plan: Full-rigged ship
Armament: 32 (later 38) guns of various weights of shot

Phoenix was captured by the Dutch ship Eendracht off Elba in the Mediterranean during the Battle of Elba, 28-8-1652 (O.S.)/6-9-1652 (N.S.), an action between the English squadron commanded by Richard Badiley and a Dutch squadron under Jan van Galen. She was retaken on 20 November 1652 by an attack by English small boats at Leghorn. She was finally wrecked on 3 December 1664 during a storm in Gibraltar Bay while attempting to pass through the Straits of Gibraltar.[1]

Notes
  1. Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p159.

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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