- HMS Nonsuch (1646)
HMS "Nonsuch" was a 34-gun
fourth rate frigate of the EnglishRoyal Navy , built byPeter Pett I atWoolwich and launched in 1646. The term 'frigate' during the period of this ship referred to a method of construction, rather than a role which did not develop until the following century."Nonsuch" was wrecked in 1664.
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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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