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HDMS Slesvig (1725)
HDMS ''Slesvig'' (Sleswig) was a ship of the line of the Royal Danish Navy, which she served from 1725. In 1733, she was transferred to the new Danish Asiatic Company. Construction and design ''Slesvig'' was built at Nyholm to a design by Ole Judichær She was laid down in 1723 and launched on 25 April 1725. Her complement was 400 men. Her armament was 54 x 18-pounder guns. Career Naval service In 1726 ''Slesvig'' was one of the ships of the line in the Danish squadron that, together with the British, blockaded Reval (modern-day Tallinn). On the return voyage to Copenhagen, she and two other ships became separated from the main squadron in a westerly gale south of Gulland (Gotland). (Michael Bille) The next year Juichaer observed sailing trials comparing ''Slesvig'' with HDMS ''Jylland'', as ''Slesvig'' sailing qualities were considered substandard. The trials resulted in the shortening of her masts, more ballast and lighter guns – all of which improved ''Slesvig'' performa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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