Ship Record

HMS Minerva (1759)

Learn about HMS Minerva (1759), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Minerva (1759) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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