Boyne 1692

HMS Boyne, Launched in 1692, bearing 80 Guns and rated for 490 Men. This third rate ship of the line was one of the first in a new line of large two decked fighting ships, built to counter the increasing size of French warships. Weighing in at 1,160 Tons BM Boyne and her 12 soon to be near sisters would measure about 150 tons larger than the smaller 70 gunners that were up to that point the premier third rate in the Royal Navy. The newer 80s would take the place of the 70 gun ships, which would continue to serve as a major portion of the fleet.

Boyne was Commissioned directly after her launch and served through King William's War until 1697 when the war ended, Boyne However was not Decommissioned and served on patrols and escorts until the outbreak of the War of Spanish Succession in 1701, she would play a important part in various operations early in the war including the Battle of Malaga in 1704.

However, by 1707 the problems with longer two decked ships were becoming apparent to the Royal Navy, Longer two deckers were more susceptible to to hogging warping and twisting causing leaks followed by rot, this was not such a big deal in other navies such as the Netherlands and France, where their fighting doctrine did not require as much long sea time during a ships lifespan. The Royal Navy however needed a more sturdy long lasting design for their 80 gun ships.

In 1708, the Royal Navy ordered Boyne to be broken up and rebuilt to a three decked 80 gun ship, after this rebuild Boyne would be a little slower, and less weatherly, but the ship was much more sturdy and firm, long years at sea didn't wear her down as much.

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