HMS Nonsuch (1603)

HMS Nonsuch (1603)

HMS "Philip and Mary" was a galleon of the English Royal Navy. She was renamed twice during her career—first to HMS "Nonpareil", and then to HMS "Nonsuch".

"Nonsuch" was rebuilt in 1603 as a 38-gun great ship.

She was sold out of the navy circa 1645.

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References


*Lavery, Brian (2003) "The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850." Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.

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