HMS Weymouth was a 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line constructed for the Royal Navy, launched at Portsmouth Dockyard on 8 August 1693. Originally ordered on 15 August 1690 alongside the Norwich, Weymouth was built by Master Shipwright William Stigant. Unlike the Norwich, which was completed swiftly within a year, Weymouth experienced delays and was ultimately lengthened to 132 feet 4 inches, exceeding the initially specified 123 feet. This modification made her a prototype for the 1693 batch of ships, which featured an extended design of approximately 130 feet. Design-wise, HMS Weymouth was a significant vessel of her time, carrying 50 guns and serving as a fourth-rate ship of the line, suitable for both fleet actions and convoy duties. Her service history was notably continuous during the War of the Spanish Succession, a major conflict in which she played an active role. In June 1713, shortly after her long service period, Weymouth underwent a refit at Plymouth Dockyard, costing over £2,500, which likely extended her operational lifespan. In 1717, she was docked at Woolwich Dockyard for a comprehensive rebuild under Master Shipwright John Hayward, following the standards of the 1706 Establishment. She was relaunched on 26 February 1719 and completed by 10 March 1719. Weymouth remained in service until 1728, after which she was paid off. Her final days came in 1732 when she was docked again at Plymouth to be broken up, a process completed by early 1733. Throughout her career, HMS Weymouth exemplified the typical design and service of late 17th and early 18th-century Royal Navy ships of the line, contributing to Britain's maritime dominance during her active years.

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