Ship Record

HMS Arethusa (1759)

Learn about HMS Arethusa (1759), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Arethusa (1759) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Arethusa
Launch Year: 1759
Type: Frigate
Class: Fifth-rate frigate
Rate: Fifth-rate
Launched: 1759
Commissioned: 1759
Armament: 24–44 guns
Propulsion: Sail
Role: Frigate
Notable for: Age of Sail frigate service
Fate: Unknown
Status: Decommissioned

Other Ships with this Name

HMS Arethusa (1759) (this page)
HMS Arethusa (1913) – Arethusa-class cruiser
HMS Arethusa (1934) – Arethusa-class cruiser
HMS Arethusa (F38) – Leander-class frigate