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Maritime record TQ 87 NE 1154 - HMS Lenox, third rate ship of the line, 1756
Summary
1756 wreck of British Third Rate ship of the line which was scuttled as a breakwater at Sheerness at the end of her career, which indicates that she was hulked before sinking (her masts cut down, otherwise a navigational hazard). A wooden sailing vessel constructed of wood in 1678, she was rebuilt in 1701 and 1723. The LENOX was one of the fleet which sailed under Sir Cloudisley Shovell in 1707 but was fortunate to escape the ensuing disaster.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8993 7500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ87NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ISLE OF GRAIN, MEDWAY, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> J J Colledge, 1989, Ships of the Royal Navy, volume 1 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6390.
<2> Compiled by R C Anderson, 1966, Lists of men-of-war 1650-1700: part I English ships 1649-1702. No. 5 (Bibliographic reference). SKE6352.
<3> The Sailing Navy List: all the ships of the Royal Navy built, purchased and captured 1688-1860 (Monograph). SKE6712.
<4> Peter Higginbotham, Higginbotham, Peter. 2000. The Workhouse. (Website). SKE53741.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE6390 Bibliographic reference: J J Colledge. 1989. Ships of the Royal Navy, volume 1.
- <2> SKE6352 Bibliographic reference: Compiled by R C Anderson. 1966. Lists of men-of-war 1650-1700: part I English ships 1649-1702. No. 5.
- <3> SKE6712 Monograph: The Sailing Navy List: all the ships of the Royal Navy built, purchased and captured 1688-1860.
- <4> SKE53741 Website: Peter Higginbotham. Higginbotham, Peter. 2000. The Workhouse..
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Record last edited
May 14 2024 1:45PM