Ship Record

HMS Proselyte (1796)

Learn about HMS Proselyte (1796), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Proselyte (1796) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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