Ship Record

HMS Audacious (1785)

Learn about HMS Audacious (1785), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Audacious (1785) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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