Episode 1 of 3
Lay-up for Repairs
- When
- late 1695
- Where
- Chatham Dockyards
- Part of
- Fire on HMS Royal Sovereign
The ship was laid up at Chatham Dockyards in late 1695 due to age-related defects and leaks.
During the reign of William III, Sovereign became leaky and defective with age. Consequently, the vessel was laid up at Chatham Dockyards for repairs late in 1695, setting the stage for the subsequent fire incident.
Sources
- English ship Sovereign of the Seas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-12
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