HMS Seahorse (1709)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Great Britain | |
| Name | Seahorse |
| Launched | 1709 |
| Fate | Wrecked in 1711 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | 14-gun sixth-rate |
| Propulsion | Sails |
HMS Seahorse was a 14-gun sixth-rate of the Royal Navy in service from 1709 to 1711, when it was wrecked in the River Dart.
Seahorse was a sixth-rate warship that carried fourteen 4-pounder guns on a single deck.[1] The ship had a capacity of 161 tons burthen and measured 76 feet (23 m) long by 22.5 feet (6.9 m) wide.[2] In 1710, it had a crew of 70 men.[1]