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HMS Hero (1759)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
HMS Hero
Launch Year
1759
Type
Ship of the Line
Class
Third-rate ship of the line
Rate
Third-rate
Launched
1759
Commissioned
1759
Armament
74 guns
Propulsion
Sail
Role
Ship of the line
Notable for
Age of Sail service
Fate
Broken up 1810
Status
Decommissioned

HMS Hero (1759) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

HMS Hero served during Britain's sailing navy era as part of the battlefleet or in associated naval operations.

Historical Significance

HMS Hero helps illustrate the scale, rating system, and operational reach of the Royal Navy's line-of-battle fleet.