HMS Flora (1761)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Flora
- Launch Year
- 1761
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Fifth-rate frigate
- Rate
- Fifth-rate
- Launched
- 1761
- Commissioned
- 1761
- Armament
- 24–44 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Age of Sail frigate service
- Fate
- Unknown
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Flora (1761) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Flora served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Flora helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.