Ship Record

HMS Britannia (1762)

Learn about HMS Britannia (1762), a Trafalgar participant.

HMS Britannia (1762) was a Royal Navy First-rate ship of the line active during the Napoleonic Wars.

Service History

HMS Britannia served during the Napoleonic Wars in major fleet actions or notable engagements.

Historical Significance

HMS Britannia is considered one of the notable Royal Navy ships of the Napoleonic era.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Britannia
Launch Year: 1762
Type: Ship of the Line
Class: First-rate ship of the line
Rate: First-rate
Launched: 1762
Commissioned: 1762
Armament: 100 guns
Propulsion: Sail
Role: Ship of the Line
Notable for: Battle of Trafalgar
Fate: See battle outcome
Status: Decommissioned

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