English ship Antelope (1546)

The Antelope as depicted in the Anthony Roll
History
English FlagEngland
NameAntelope
Launched1546
FateBurnt, 1649
Notes
General characteristics as built
Tons burthen300
PropulsionSweeps, sails
Complement200 officers and men
Armament44 guns of various weights of shot
General characteristics after 1558 rebuild
Class and type38-gun Galleon
Tons burthen341 tons
PropulsionSails
Complement160 officers, men and soldiers
Armament38 guns of various weights of shot
General characteristics after 1581 rebuild
Class and type38-gun Galleon
Tons burthen350 tons
PropulsionSails
Complement160 officers, men and soldiers
Armament38 guns of various weights of shot
General characteristics after 1618 rebuild[1]
Class and type34-gun Middling ship
Tons burthen450 tons
Length92 ft (28 m) (keel)
Beam32 ft (9.8 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 6 in (3.81 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament34 guns of various weights of shot

The Antelope was a ship of the English Tudor navy, launched in 1546. She was rebuilt three times, in 1558, 1581 and 1618. She thus served in various forms from the time of King Henry VIII to the English Civil War. She is mostly remembered for being a part of the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada.

  1. ^ Lavery, Ships of the Line, vol. 1, p. 158.