HMS Antelope (1653)

History
Royal Navy EnsignEngland
NamePreston
BuilderCarey, Woodbridge
Launched1653
RenamedAntelope, 1660
FateSold, 1693
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeFourth-rate frigate
Tons burthen516 bm
Length101 ft (30.8 m) (keel)
Beam31 ft (9.4 m)
Depth of hold13 ft (4.0 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament40 guns (1660); 48 guns (1677)

The Preston was a 40-gun fourth-rate frigate of the English Royal Navy, originally built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England at Woodbridge, and launched in 1653.[1]

After the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, her name was changed to Antelope. By 1677 her armament had been increased to 48 guns.[1]

In 1681 James Story, captain of Antelope, conducted a census of the Avalon colony (now Ferryland, Newfoundland) and on 1 September 1681, wrote An Account of what fishing Ships, Sack Ships, Planters and Boatkeepers from Trepassey to Bonavista...

Antelope was sold out of the navy in 1693.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d Lavery, Ships of the Line Vol. 1, p. 160.