Ship Record

HMS Janus (1778)

Learn about HMS Janus (1778), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Janus (1778) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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