English ship Fairfax (1650)

History
England
NameFairfax
NamesakeThomas Fairfax
BuilderPeter Pett, Deptford
Launched1650
FateAccidentally burnt, 1653
General characteristics
Class & typeSpeaker-class frigate
Tons burthen745894 (bm)
Length116 ft (35.4 m) (keel)
Beam34 ft 9 in (10.6 m)
Draught17 ft 6 in (5.33 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 4 in (4.4 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement
  • 260 from 1605 to 1652
  • 300 in 1653
Armament52 guns of various weights of shot

Fairfax was a 52-gun third-rate Speaker-class frigate of the Commonwealth of England, built by Peter Pett at Deptford Dockyard and in service from 1650 to 1653.