HMS Providence (1791)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Providence
- Launch Year
- 1791
- Type
- Sloop
- Class
- Ship-rigged sloop
- Launched
- 1791
- Built at
- Deptford Dockyard
- Commissioned
- 1791
- Armament
- Varied
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Transport and exploration
- Notable for
- Breadfruit voyage
- Fate
- Sold
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Providence was commanded by William Bligh on a breadfruit voyage.
Service History
She combined transport and exploratory roles.
Historical Significance
She reflects the Royal Navy's wider imperial missions.