HMS Firebrand (1694)

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Firebrand.

c. 1739 engraving of Firebrand being lost during the Scilly naval disaster of 1707
History
Great Britain
NameFirebrand
BuilderLimehouse
Launched1694
FateRan aground in 1707
General characteristics
Class & typeFireship
Tons burthen268 bm
Complement45
Armament
  • Eight cannon:
    • Six minions
    • Two falconets

Firebrand was a Royal Navy fireship built at Limehouse in 1694, the first Royal Naval vessel to bear the name.

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