HMS Kingston (1697)
Plan of the 1719 rebuild | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Kingston |
| Builder | Frame, Hull |
| Laid down | 1665 |
| Launched | 13 March 1697 |
| Out of service | Sold, 14 January 1762 |
| Notes | |
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Lord Clive |
| Acquired | 1762 by purchase |
| Fate | Sunk in battle on 6 January 1763 whilst serving as the privateer Lord Clive |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Class & type | 60-gun fourth-rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 923 (bm) |
| Length | 145 ft (44.2 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 37 ft 11 in (11.6 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 9 in (4.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 60 guns of various weights of shot |
| General characteristics after 1719 rebuild | |
| Class & type | 1706 Establishment 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 918 (bm) |
| Length | 144 ft (43.9 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 38 ft (11.6 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 8 in (4.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | |
| General characteristics after 1740 rebuild | |
| Class & type | 1733 proposals 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen | 1,068 (bm) |
| Length | 144 ft (43.9 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 41 ft 5 in (12.6 m) |
| Depth of hold | 16 ft 11 in (5.2 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament |
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HMS Kingston was a 60-gun fourth-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built by Frame in Hull and launched on 13 March 1697. She had an eventful career, taking part in numerous engagements.