HMS Porcupine (1777)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Porcupine
- Launch Year
- 1777
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Sixth-rate frigate
- Rate
- Sixth-rate
- Launched
- 1777
- Commissioned
- 1777
- Armament
- 20–28 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Age of Sail service
- Fate
- Unknown
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Porcupine (1777) was a Royal Navy Sixth-rate frigate.
Service History
HMS Porcupine served in patrol, escort, and naval duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Porcupine represents Royal Navy small warships of the Age of Sail.