Ship Record

HMS Actaeon (1775)

Learn about HMS Actaeon (1775), a Royal Navy sixth-rate frigate.

HMS Actaeon (1775) was a Royal Navy sixth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

HMS Actaeon served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.

Historical Significance

HMS Actaeon helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.