HMS Brilliant (1757)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Brilliant
- Launch Year
- 1757
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Fifth-rate frigate
- Rate
- Fifth-rate
- Launched
- 1757
- Commissioned
- 1757
- Armament
- 24–44 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Age of Sail frigate service
- Fate
- Unknown
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Brilliant (1757) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Brilliant served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Brilliant helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.