Ship Record

HMS Kent (1762)

Learn about HMS Kent (1762), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Kent (1762) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Kent
Launch Year: 1762
Type: Ship of the Line
Class: Third-rate ship of the line
Rate: Third-rate
Launched: 1762
Commissioned: 1762
Armament: 74 guns
Propulsion: Sail
Role: Ship of the line
Notable for: Age of Sail service
Fate: Sold 1784
Status: Decommissioned

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HMS Kent (1762) (this page)
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HMS Kent (F78) – Type 23 frigate
HMS Kent (1926) – County-class cruiser
HMS Kent (1998) – Type 23 frigate