Ship Record

HMS Bucephalus (1808)

Learn about HMS Bucephalus (1808), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Bucephalus (1808) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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