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Thursday, 20 November 2025

Brandenburg frigate Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde 1680-1694

Maritime Museum Hamburg, Germany

Laid down by G.C. Peckelhering at Pillau in 1680, launched on 25 April 1681, commissioned in October 1684 and set afire after she was captured by 3 French ships on 1 November 1693. Dimensions about 39.1 (over all) x 10.6 x 4.0 (draught) metres. Crew numbered 170-250 men. Armament consisted of 20-12 pd guns and 5-3pd guns. 

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