HMS Gloucester (1695)

HMS Gloucester was a 60-gun fourth-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched in 1695. She was built at Portsmouth Dockyard to the 1691 Establishment dimensions.

Gloucester participated in several naval engagements during the Nine Years' War and the War of the Spanish Succession. Information about specific battles or campaigns is sparse in readily available records.

In 1703, Gloucester was rebuilt at Woolwich according to the 1703 Establishment, remaining a 60-gun fourth-rate ship. This rebuild would have involved significant structural work and potentially some changes to her armament.

The ship continued in service for several more years. In 1707, she was captured by a French squadron. Precise details of the capture, including the specific location and circumstances, require further research. The loss of a fourth-rate ship of the line would have been a significant blow to the Royal Navy.

Further research is needed to determine the complete service history of HMS Gloucester (1695), particularly regarding her specific actions in major battles and campaigns.