Ship Record
HMS Powerful (1783)
Learn about HMS Powerful (1783), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.
HMS Powerful (1783) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Powerful served during Britain's sailing navy era as part of the battlefleet or in associated naval operations.
Historical Significance
HMS Powerful helps illustrate the scale, rating system, and operational reach of the Royal Navy's line-of-battle fleet.