{"version":"1.0","type":"link","title":"1693 Programme Group - Newikis","description":"The 1693 Programme of fifth rates were derived from the 1689 Programme vessels as demi-batterie ships. The concept was to have one tier of ordnance flush on the upper deck for use in all weathers on a freeboard of at least seven feet. The ordnance would be arranged with a minimum of ten gun ports…","provider_name":"Newikis","provider_url":"https://newikis.com","cache_age":86400}