Ship Record
HMS Actaeon (1778)
Learn about HMS Actaeon (1778), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.
HMS Actaeon (1778) was a Royal Navy fifth-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.