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HMS Norfolk (1693)
The first HMS Norfolk was an 80-gun, third-rate ship of the line. She was built at Southampton and launched in 1693. The ship displaced 1184 tons and was shortly afterwards re-built in Plymouth.
She gained her first battle honour at Velez Malaga in 1704. The ship conducted a number of important duties throughout her long career. She was then employed in the role of Plymouth guardship, before being attached to the Mediterranean Fleet and then, subsequently, to the West Indies, as reinforcement for that region, as well as performing as flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir John Balchen .
Her final action was near France in 1744. After being found unfit for further service soon afterwards, Norfolk was broken up in 1749 at Plymouth.
See HMS Norfolk for other ships of this name.
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