HMS Royal George (1788)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Royal George
- Launch Year
- 1788
- Type
- Ship of the Line
- Class
- First-rate ship of the line
- Rate
- First-rate
- Launched
- 1788
- Commissioned
- 1788
- Armament
- 100+ guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Ship of the line
- Notable for
- Age of Sail service
- Fate
- Broken up 1822
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Royal George (1788) was a Royal Navy first-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Royal George served during Britain's sailing navy era as part of the battlefleet or in associated naval operations.
Historical Significance
HMS Royal George helps illustrate the scale, rating system, and operational reach of the Royal Navy's line-of-battle fleet.