HMS Monmouth

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Seven ships of the Royal Navy were named HMS Monmouth after the Welsh town in Monmouthshire ; the name also refers to James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth , the "Black Duke" (English Black Duke ), an illegitimate son of King Charles II of England, English pretender to the throne , general and leader of the Monmouth Rebellion :

  • The first HMS Monmouth was an 8-gun yacht launched in 1666 and sold in 1698.
  • The second HMS Monmouth was a 66-gun 3rd class ship of the line launched in 1667. In 1700 she was converted into a 66-cannon ship and in 1742 another conversion was made to a 70-gun ship. Only after 100 years was it broken off in 1767.
  • The third HMS Monmouth was a 64-gun 3rd class ship of the line launched in 1772. In 1796 she became a prison ship and renamed HMS Captivity . It was demolished in 1818.
  • The fourth HMS Monmouth was also a 64-gun 3rd class ship of the line. Originally commissioned as the Indian driver Belmont , it was bought during construction and launched in 1796. In 1815 she became a crane ship and in 1834 she was demolished.
  • The fifth HMS Monmouth was a 46-gun 5th class frigate that was launched in 1828 as HMS Hotspur . From 1859 it served as a stationary nave and was renamed HMS Monmouth in 1868 . In 1902 the Hulk was sold.
  • The sixth HMS Monmouth was a Monmouth or County class armored cruiser that was launched in 1901 and sank in 1914 with the entire crew in a naval battle at Coronel .
  • The seventh HMS Monmouth is a Type 23 ( Duke- class) frigate that was launched in 1991 and is still in service with the Royal Navy.