HMS Russell (1764)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Russell
- Launch Year
- 1764
- Type
- Ship of the Line
- Class
- Third-rate ship of the line
- Rate
- Third-rate
- Launched
- 1764
- Commissioned
- 1764
- Armament
- 74 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Ship of the line
- Notable for
- Age of Sail service
- Fate
- Sold 1811
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Russell (1764) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Russell served during Britain's sailing navy era as part of the battlefleet or in associated naval operations.
Historical Significance
HMS Russell helps illustrate the scale, rating system, and operational reach of the Royal Navy's line-of-battle fleet.