HMS Assurance

HMS Assurance
HMS Assurance is a Postillionen-class 6th-rate of 20 guns. She is currently not in commission and is laid up in her home port of Plymouth, England.

History:
She was buildt by the French as the frigate Assurer in 1685 and captured by the British in 1689. She was later the same year given to the newly promoted Post-Captain Vincent Clifford and ordered to the North American theatre to join the forces of Sir William Phips. She participated in the disastrous Battle of Quebec in October 1690 and suffered heavy casualties.



Commodore Sir Vincent Clifford and the West Indies:
Following the knighthood of Vincent Clifford and the formation of Sir Vincent Squadron of the Blue in 1701, HMS Assurance became the flagship of said squadron. During the following years of Queen Anne's War in the Caribbean, Assurance took part in the second and third attempt on Port Royal, in addition to several blockades and minor engagements.



North-America and End of Service:
When the Squadron was dissolved by Admiral Sir Hovenden Walker in 1711, Assurance took part in the Quebec-expedition of the same year. She was sent home to England at the end of the war and put out of commission, Sir Vincent being given the Upholder 5th-rate.

British Captains:
1689-1714: Captain Sir Vincent Clifford

1714-present: Not in commission