HMS Convertine was a 36-gun fourth-rate warship originally captured from the Portuguese by the Commonwealth of England in October 1650. She was a vessel of notable size for her class, measuring approximately 103 feet in length on the keel, with a breadth of 30 feet and a depth of hold of 13 feet 6 inches. Her builder's measure tonnage was calculated at around 493+8/94 tons. The ship’s design was later modified; she was lengthened in 1653 to enhance her capabilities. Initially commissioned into the Parliamentary Navy as Convertine in 1651, she served with distinction during the First Anglo-Dutch War. Her early service saw her participate in key battles such as the Battle of Kentish Knock and the Battle of Dungeness in late 1652, under the command of Captains Abraham Wheeler and John Holden. Later in 1653, under Captain Anthony Joyne, she fought in the Battle of Portland and contributed to the Battle of the Gabbard as part of the Blue Squadron’s Rear Division. Her armament increased from 44 guns at the end of 1653 to 52 guns during wartime by 1666, including culverins, 8-pounder guns, and sakers, reflecting her role as a heavily armed vessel. Throughout her service, Convertine's crew complement varied, with approximately 180 personnel initially, rising to around 210, and later adjusted to between 110 and 190 depending on wartime or peacetime conditions. She also undertook significant deployments beyond European waters, including an expedition to the West Indies and participation in the attack on San Domingo in 1655, followed by a voyage to Jamaica in 1660. Post-Restoration, Convertine continued active service under captains such as John Povey and John Pearce, sailing to the East Indies. She was engaged in the Battle of Lowestoft in 1665 as part of the Red Squadron, Center Division, and was reinforced at the Four Days' Battle in June 1666. However, on the last day of this engagement, Convertine was captured by two Dutch warships, marking the end of her active service. Her operational history underscores her significance as a versatile and heavily armed vessel during a pivotal period of naval warfare.

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