Ship Record

HMS Excellent (1787)

Learn about HMS Excellent (1787), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Excellent (1787) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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