Built in Holland. Initially armed with 70 guns. Named after the Duke Malborough, the chief commander of the united English-Dutch Army which defeated the French several times. Later sold to Russia.

Sailed in the Baltic. In 1718 Vitus Bering was the ship's commander. Later Bering became a famous traveler and investigator of the Russian Far East. The Malbruk was the flagship of one of the detachments of the Fleet. Up to 1724 she was in the first line.

Plank-on-frame hull with double planking. The above-water part of the hull is planked with walnut of various colors while the underwater part is planked with oak.