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.