HMS Enterprise (1705)

HMS Enterprise (sometimes spelled Enterprize) was a 24-gun sixth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy. Originally a French frigate called L'Entreprise,[1] she was captured by HMS Tryton in May 1705.[1]

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Enterprise.
"L'Entreprise" redirects here. For other uses, see French ship L'Entreprise.

Entreprise
History
France
NameL'Entreprise
Commissioned1705
CapturedBy Royal Navy, 7 May 1705
Great Britain
NameHMS Enterprise
Acquired7 May 1705
Commissioned1705
In service1705–1707
FateWrecked off Thornton, Lancashire, 2 October 1707
General characteristics
Class and type24-gun sixth rate
Tons burthen320 75⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 93 ft 0 in (28.3 m) (gundeck)
  • 79 ft 9 in (24.3 m) (keel)
Beam27 ft 6 in (8.4 m)
Depth of hold11 ft 5 in (3.5 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement115
Armament
  • 20 x 6-pounders
  • 4 x 4-pounders

After her capture by the British, the ship was re-christened HMS Enterprise and served in the Mediterranean Sea under the command of Captain J. Paul, until Captain W. Davenport took over command on 19 May 1707, and she saw action off Leghorn (Livorno). She was wrecked on 2 October 1707 in the Mediterranean.[1]

Notes and references
  1. Lyon, David (1993). The Sailing Navy List: All the Ships of the Royal Navy, Built, Purchased and Captured, 1688-1860. Conway Maritime Press. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-85177-617-0.
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