:::: Armada Vessels - The English Fleet
ARK ROYAL
Code - SBD148
£3.50
Description - SBD148 ARK ROYAL
Launched in 1587 at Deptford and named the Ark Raleigh, after her owner Sir Walter Raleigh. She was purchased by the Queen and renamed, becoming the flagship of Effingham in the Armada Campaign.
Tonnage 800 tons
Dimensions 140’ x 38’
Armament 4 Cannon, 4 Demi-cannon,
12 Culverins, 12 Demi-culverins,
6 Sakers and 17 smaller pieces.
Crew 270 sailors, 34 gunners
and 126 soldiers.