Ship Record

HMS Albion (1763)

Learn about HMS Albion (1763), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Albion (1763) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Albion
Launch Year: 1763
Type: Ship of the Line
Class: Third-rate ship of the line
Rate: Third-rate
Launched: 1763
Commissioned: 1763
Armament: 74 guns
Propulsion: Sail
Role: Ship of the line
Notable for: Age of Sail service
Fate: Wrecked 1797
Status: Lost

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