Ship Record

HMS Gosport (1740)

Learn about HMS Gosport (1740), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Gosport (1740) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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