Ship Record
HMS Charon (1778)
Learn about HMS Charon (1778), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.
HMS Charon (1778) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Charon served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Charon helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.