Ship Record

HMS Belle Poule (1780)

Learn about HMS Belle Poule (1780), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Belle Poule (1780) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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