Ship Record

HMS Norfolk (1757)

Learn about HMS Norfolk (1757), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Norfolk (1757) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Norfolk
Launch Year: 1757
Type: Ship of the Line
Class: Third-rate ship of the line
Rate: Third-rate
Launched: 1757
Commissioned: 1757
Armament: 74 guns
Propulsion: Sail
Role: Ship of the line
Notable for: Age of Sail service
Fate: Broken up 1774
Status: Decommissioned

Other Ships with this Name

HMS Norfolk (1757) (this page)
HMS Norfolk (1927) – County-class cruiser
HMS Norfolk (55) – County-class cruiser county
HMS Norfolk (1987) – Type 23 frigate