English ship Aid (1562)

English ships fight the Spanish Armada, 1588
History
England
NameAid or Ayde
BuilderDeptford Dockyard
Launched6 October 1562
FateBroken up in 1599
Notes
General characteristics
TypeArmed ship
Tons burthen300 burthen
Armament
  • 18 guns
  • 8 × 9-pounders
  • 2 × 6-pounders
  • 4 × 4-pounders
  • 4 small guns

Aid or Ayde was an 18-gun ship of the Royal Navy. She was built at Deptford Dockyard, being launched on 6 October 1562. She was rebuilt in 1580 and was broken up in 1599. For the majority of her service, she was commanded by Sir Martin Frobisher.

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