Ship Record

HMS Grafton (1771)

Learn about HMS Grafton (1771), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Grafton (1771) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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