HMS Lightning (1691) (1st)
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This the first ship to carry the name HMS Lightning was an
8-gun, fireship. Built by Taylor of Cuckold's Point, launched 20-Mar-1691, 91ft long, 25ft wide and of 270 tons builders measurement. Captured by the French 24-Nov-1705. Won the Battle Honours: Barfleur 1692, Vigo 1702 and Velez Malaga 1704.
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