Ship Record

HMS Pactolus (1813)

Learn about HMS Pactolus (1813), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Pactolus (1813) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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