HMS Bridgewater (1698)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Bridgewater
- Launch Year
- 1698
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Fifth-rate frigate
- Rate
- Fifth-rate
- Launched
- 1698
- Commissioned
- 1698
- Armament
- 24–44 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Age of Sail frigate service
- Fate
- Unknown
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Bridgewater (1698) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Bridgewater served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Bridgewater helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.