HMS York (1706)

History
Great Britain
NameHMS York
BuilderLock, Plymouth Dockyard
Launched18 April 1706
FateSunk as a breakwater, 1750
General characteristics
Class & type60-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen745
Length139 ft (42.4 m) (gundeck)
Beam34 ft 9 in (10.6 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 7 in (4.4 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament60 guns of various weights of shot

HMS York was a 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built at Plymouth Dockyard and launched on 18 April 1706.

York was lengthened in 1738, and remained in service until 1750, when she was sunk to form part of a breakwater.