HMS Paramore

Drawing reconstructing HMS Paramore from sources in the Hakluyt Society.

Depicts a three-masted ship in right profile, with a three-gun wing turret along the hull. HMS Paramore was built in Deptford and is considered the first vessel built for research purposes. Edmond Halley commanded HMS Paramore between 1698 and 1701.

From The three voyages of Edmond HALLEY in the 'Paramore', 1698-1701 by Norman J W Thrower, 1981.