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Maritime record TQ 76 NE 1381 - Happy Entrance
Summary
The wreck of a British third rate ship of the line which was burnt out at Chatham Docks on the 28th of September 1658, after she caught fire whilst under repair. Constructed of wood, she was a sailing vessel.
Status: Casualty
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7509 6816 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76NE |
| Civil Parish | ROCHESTER & CHATHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Whilst under repair at Chatham, a dockyard boat with hot pitch was left alongside. This caught fire and spread to the ship, which was burnt out. (1)
Built: 1619
Where Built: Deptford
Armament: 40 guns
Date of Loss Qualifier: Actual date of loss
<1> British Warship losses in the Age of Sail 1650-1859 (Monograph). SKE6713.
<3> Ships of the Royal Navy vol.1 (Monograph). SKE6711.
<4> 1765-, London Gazette (Newspaper). SKE56185.
<7> Lists of Men of War 1650-1700 Part 1: English Sips 1649-1702 (Monograph). SKE6710.
<5-6> Calendar of State Papers Domestic (Bibliographic reference). SKE6354.
<8-9> Peter Higginbotham, 2000, The Workhouse (Website). SKE56079.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SKE6713 Monograph: British Warship losses in the Age of Sail 1650-1859.
- <3> SKE6711 Monograph: Ships of the Royal Navy vol.1.
- <4> SKE56185 Newspaper: 1765-. London Gazette.
- <7> SKE6710 Monograph: Lists of Men of War 1650-1700 Part 1: English Sips 1649-1702.
- <5-6> SKE6354 Bibliographic reference: Calendar of State Papers Domestic.
- <8-9> SKE56079 Website: Peter Higginbotham. 2000. The Workhouse.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: NHPP Naval Battlefields Project (EKE20884)
Record last edited
Apr 29 2025 5:29PM