Swiftsure (1573)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- Swiftsure
- Launch Year
- 1573
- Type
- Warship
- Class
- Galleon
- Launched
- 1573
- Commissioned
- 1573
- Armament
- Cannons
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Naval warfare
- Notable for
- Tudor Navy service
- Fate
- Varied
- Status
- Decommissioned
Swiftsure (1573) was an English warship of the Tudor navy.
Service History
Swiftsure served during the Tudor period including conflicts such as the Spanish Armada.
Historical Significance
Swiftsure represents early development of the Royal Navy.