HMS Superb (1760)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Superb
- Launch Year
- 1760
- Type
- Ship of the Line
- Class
- Third-rate ship of the line
- Rate
- Third-rate
- Launched
- 1760
- Commissioned
- 1760
- Armament
- 74 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Ship of the line
- Notable for
- Age of Sail service
- Fate
- Wrecked 1783
- Status
- Lost
HMS Superb served during the Seven Years' War and later conflicts.
Service History
She was one of the many important British 74s.
Historical Significance
She reflects the dominance of the type.