HMS Firebrand (1694)

Sir Cloudesly Shovel in the Association with the Eagle, Rumney and the Firebrand, lost on the rocks of Scilly
History
Great Britain
NameFirebrand
BuilderLimehouse
Launched1694
FateRan aground in 1707
General characteristics
Class & typeFireship
Tons burthen268 bm
Complement45
Armament
  • Eight cannon:
    • Six minions
    • Two falconets

Firebrand was a Royal Navy fireship built at Limehouse in 1694, the first Royal Naval vessel to bear the name.

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