English ship Fortune (1652)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom of France | |
| Name | La Fortunee |
| Captured | 1652 |
| Fate | Taken from 'pirate' though may have been a Royalist |
| Commonwealth of England | |
| Name | Fortune |
| Acquired | 1652 |
| Commissioned | 1652 |
| Honours & awards |
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| Fate | Sold 1654 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | 36-gun fourth rate |
| Sail plan | ship-rigged |
| Complement | 100 |
| Armament | 36 guns |
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Fortune was a 36-gun fourth rate vessel captured from pirates or may have been in the service of Royalists by the Commonwealth of England, She was captured in 1652 as the 36-gun La Fortunnee. She was commissioned into the Parliamentary Naval Force as Fortune. She participated in the Battle of Dungeness and the Battle of Portland. She was sold 1654.
Fortune was the eighth named vessel since it was used for a 100-ton bm ship in service in 1512.