Ship Record

HMS Aeolus (1801)

Learn about HMS Aeolus (1801), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Aeolus (1801) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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