HMS Actaeon (1775)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Actaeon
- Launch Year
- 1775
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Sixth-rate frigate
- Rate
- Sixth-rate
- Launched
- 1775
- Commissioned
- 1775
- Armament
- 20–28 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Age of Sail frigate service
- Fate
- Unknown
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Actaeon (1775) was a Royal Navy sixth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Actaeon served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Actaeon helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.