HMS Advice was a fourth-rate frigate constructed for the Commonwealth of England as part of the 1650 Programme, notable for its significant service during multiple Anglo-Dutch Wars and other naval campaigns. Launched in 1650 and built by Peter Pett II at Woodbridge, she measured approximately 118.5 feet on the gundeck, with a breadth initially of 31 feet 2 inches, later remeasured at 32 feet. Her tonnage was around 516 tons, later increased to approximately 544 tons after remeasurement. The ship's dimensions included a depth of hold of about 15 feet 7 inches initially, with slight modifications over her service life. Armament evolved over time, starting with 42 guns in 1653, increasing to 48 guns by 1666, including culverins, demi-culverins, and sakers, reflecting her role as a heavily armed frigate. Her crew complemented approximately 180 men during her early years, later increasing to 230 personnel for her rebuilt configuration. HMS Advice saw extensive active service from her commissioning in 1650 under Captain George Dawkins, participating in key battles of the First Anglo-Dutch War such as Portland and the Gabbard, and later in the Scheveningen engagement. She continued to serve in notable conflicts including the Second and Third Anglo-Dutch Wars, participating in the Battle of Lowestoft, the St James Day Battle, the Battle of Solebay, and the Texel. She also engaged French and Algerine forces, notably at Bantry Bay and Bugia, respectively. In 1698, she underwent rebuilding at Woolwich Dockyard, gaining new dimensions—her gundeck length remained at 118 feet but with slight adjustments in breadth and depth of hold—and was rated as a 50/44 gun Fourth Rate frigate. Her service included deployments across the West Indies, North Sea, and North America, with notable actions such as escorting Captain Kidd from New England in 1700. Her final recorded engagement was her surrender to French privateers in Yarmouth Roads in 1711, after a fierce fight that left many crew wounded or killed. Throughout her career, HMS Advice exemplified the multi-theater role of mid-17th-century naval frigates, combining combat prowess with extensive service across European and colonial waters.

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