Dutch Fourth Rate ship of the line 'Raaf' (1696)

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Raaf

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Raven
Nominal Guns44W006
NationalityDutch Republic
OperatorAdmiralty of Amsterdam
Launched1696W006
How acquiredPurpose builtW006
ShipyardAmsterdam Naval Yard - Amsterdam W006
Constructor Hendrik CardinaalW006
CategoryFourth RateW006
Ship TypeShip of the Line W006
Sailing RigShip RiggedW006
Burnt in Action2.10.1706SNForum

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentDWAS-1600
Length of Gundeck130' 0"Amsterdam Feet36.803 (120′ 8″ Imperial)
Length of Keel34' 5 ½"Amsterdam Feet9.6383 (31′ 7″ Imperial)
Depth in Hold14' 0"Amsterdam Feet3.9634 (13′ 0″ Imperial)

Armament


1696Broadside Weight = 192 Dutch pound (209.088 lbs 94.8672 kg)DWAS-1600
Gun Deck20 Dutch 12-Pounder
Gun Deck20 Dutch 6-Pounder
Gun Deck6 Dutch 4-Pounder

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
1706 - 2.10.1706Kapitein Adriaen Braak (d.1706)†ref:

Service History


DateEventSource
2.10.1706Action of 1706-10-02

 
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