Ship Record

HMS Duke (1777)

Learn about HMS Duke (1777), a Royal Navy second-rate ship of the line.

HMS Duke (1777) was a Royal Navy second-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

HMS Duke served during Britain's sailing navy era as part of the battlefleet or in associated naval operations.

Historical Significance

HMS Duke helps illustrate the scale, rating system, and operational reach of the Royal Navy's line-of-battle fleet.