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HMS Blenheim (1706) (1st)
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This the first ship to carry the name HMS Blenheim was originally
HMS Duchess a second
rate, three deck, 90/82-gun ship-of-the-line. (Also known as the Dutchesse.)
Built at Deptford Dockyard in 1679, 163ft long, 45ft wide, and of 1,364 tons builders measurement. She carried 90-guns in war at home waters or 82 guns in peace or war overseas. Renamed Princess Anne 31-Dec-1701. Renamed Windsor Castle 17-Mar-1702. Renamed Blenheim 18-Dec-1706. Rebuilt 1709. Broken up Aug-1763.
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04 November, 2012.
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