Ship Record

HMS Proserpine (1798)

Learn about HMS Proserpine (1798), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Proserpine (1798) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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