Ship Record

HMS Bridgewater (1698)

Learn about HMS Bridgewater (1698), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Bridgewater (1698) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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