HMS England (1693)

HMS England was a 42-gun fifth rate purchased in 1693. She served in the Bristol Channel or North Sea. She was sunk by a French squadron in 1695.

England was the only such named vessel in the Royal Navy.

Construction
She was purchased on 19 August 1693, but is also listed as 'hired' on 5 September 1693.

Commissioned service
She was commissioned in 1694 Under the command of Captain William Cooper, RN, for service in either the North Sea or the Bristol Channel '

Loss
HMS England was taken and sunk by a French squadron off Cape Clear on 16 February 1695 while defending a homebound convoy from the West Indies. Captain Cooper was killed in the battle.