Ship Record

HMS Alcide (1779)

Learn about HMS Alcide (1779), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Alcide (1779) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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