HMS Sirius (1797)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Sirius
- Launch Year
- 1797
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Fifth-rate frigate
- Rate
- Fifth-rate
- Launched
- 1797
- Commissioned
- 1797
- Armament
- 36 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Battle of Trafalgar
- Fate
- See battle outcome
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Sirius (1797) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Sirius served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Sirius helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.