Ship Record

HMS Southampton (1757)

Learn about HMS Southampton (1757), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.

HMS Southampton (1757) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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