Ship Record

HMS Magnificent (1766)

Learn about HMS Magnificent (1766), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Magnificent (1766) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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