Launching of HMS Sovereign of the Seas
- When
- 1634–1637
- Where
- England; Woolwich Dockyard
- Episodes
- 2
The ship Sovereign of the Seas was launched at Woolwich Dockyard on 13 October 1637. Construction was supervised by Peter Pett, guided by his father Phineas, the royal shipwright. Planning for the new First Rate began in June 1634 on the personal initiative of Charles I.
Episodes
- Commissioning
Charles I initiated the planning for a new First Rate in June 1634 as a prestige project.
- Launching
HMS Sovereign of the Seas was launched at Woolwich Dockyard on 13 October 1637 under the supervision of Peter Pett.
Background and detail
Construction and Launch. Peter Pett supervised the construction, guided by his father Phineas, the royal shipwright. The vessel was launched at Woolwich Dockyard on 13 October 1637. Thomas Carew's poem praises the ship, calling it the eighth wonder of the world.
People involved
- Charles I · Initiator of planning
- Peter Pett · Supervisor
- Phineas Pett · Royal Shipwright
- John Pennington · Admiral
Sources
- English ship Sovereign of the Seas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-12
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