HMS Norwich (1691) was a 54-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. The vessel was launched in 1691 and saw service during the Nine Years' War. It participated in several naval engagements, including the Battle of Barfleur in 1692. The ship was later involved in convoy duties and patrolling the English Channel. In 1698, HMS Norwich was deployed to the West Indies, where it served as the flagship of the fleet. However, the ship experienced a series of misfortunes during its time in the Caribbean, including a mutiny among the crew. The vessel eventually returned to England in 1702 and was decommissioned. HMS Norwich was later recommissioned in 1704 and served in the Mediterranean before being finally broken up in 1727. The ship had a long and varied career, serving in different capacities and regions over several decades. Its history provides valuable insights into naval warfare, operations, and challenges during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.