Ship Record
HMS Edgar (1779)
Learn about HMS Edgar (1779), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.
HMS Edgar (1779) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Edgar served during Britain's sailing navy era as part of the battlefleet or in associated naval operations.
Historical Significance
HMS Edgar helps illustrate the scale, rating system, and operational reach of the Royal Navy's line-of-battle fleet.