HMS Charles Galley
Frigate of the Royal Navy
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HMS Charles Galley was a 32–gun fifth rate of the Royal Navy built at Woolwich Dockyard and launched in 1676.[1][2]
The Charles Galley in a painting by Willem van de Velde the Younger; late 17th century. | |
| History | |
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| Name | HMS Charles Galley |
| Builder | Woolwich Dockyard |
| Launched | 1676 |
| Renamed | HMS Torrington in July 1727 |
| Reclassified | Hulked in 1740 |
| Fate | Sold on 12 July 1744 |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Class & type | 32-gun fifth rate |
| Tons burthen | 546 bm |
| Length | 131 ft (39.9 m) (overall) |
| Beam | 28 ft 6 in (8.7 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament |
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| General characteristics after 1693 rebuild | |
| Tons burthen | 548 bm |
| General characteristics after 1710 rebuild | |
| Tons burthen | 537 bm |
| General characteristics after 1729 rebuild | |
| Tons burthen | 594 bm |
She was rebuilt in 1693, and again at Deptford Dockyard in 1710. She was renamed HMS Torrington after a third rebuild in 1729, and was hulked in 1740. She was finally sold on 12 July 1744.
