HMS Vanguard (1678) - Definition and Overview

The third HMS Vanguard, of the British Royal Navy was a 90-gun three-decker second-rate built in Portsmouth and launched in 1678.

She ran onto Goodwin Sands in 1690, but was fortunate enough to be got off by the boatmen of Deal.

Vanguard took part in the Battle of Barfleur as part of Edward Russell's fleet, and then in the following action at La Hogue when French ships were burned in 1692.

Vanguard was wrecked in a gale during November 1703.

General Characteristics

• Displacement: 1,357 tons

See HMS Vanguard for other ships of this name.