Ship Record

HMS Brilliant (1757)

Learn about HMS Brilliant (1757), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Brilliant (1757) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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