HMS Boston (1762)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Boston
- Launch Year
- 1762
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Fifth-rate frigate
- Rate
- Fifth-rate
- Launched
- 1762
- Commissioned
- 1762
- Armament
- 24–44 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Age of Sail frigate service
- Fate
- Unknown
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Boston (1762) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Boston served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Boston helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.