HMS Monmouth

Seven ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Monmouth after the Welsh town in Monmouthshire; The name also refers to James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, the "Black Duke " ( engl. Black Duke), an illegitimate son of King Charles II of England, English pretender to the throne, commander and leader of the Monmouth Rebellion:

• The first HMS Monmouth was an 8 -gun yacht which was launched in 1666 and was sold in 1698.
• The second HMS Monmouth was a 66 -gun ship of the line of the third class, which launched in 1667. In 1700 it was converted into a 66 - gun ship and 1742, a further conversion to a 70 - gun ship. Only after 100 years it was canceled in 1767.
• The third HMS Monmouth was a 64-gun ship of the line of the third class, which was launched in 1772. In 1796 it became a prison ship and renamed HMS Captivity. 1818 its demolition.
• The fourth HMS Monmouth was also a 64-gun ship of the line of the third class. Originally given as an Indiaman Belmont in order, when it was purchased during the building and ran 1796 off the stack. 1815 was a crane ship and 1834 was their demolition.
• The fifth HMS Monmouth was a 46- gun frigate of the 5th grade, which had run in 1828 as HMS Hotspur from the stack. From 1859 onwards, it serves as a stationary nave and was renamed in 1868 in HMS Monmouth. 1902, the Hulk was sold.
• The sixth HMS Monmouth was an armored cruiser of the Monmouth County or class, which launched in 1901 and 1914, sank with all hands in the naval battle at Coronel.
• The seventh HMS Monmouth is a frigate from the Type 23 (Duke Class ), which was launched in 1991 and is still in the service of the Royal Navy.

• Name of ship of the Royal Navy