Ship Record
HMS Surprise (1812)
Learn about HMS Surprise (1812), a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate.
HMS Surprise (1812) was a Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate of the Age of Sail.
Service History
HMS Surprise served in the Royal Navy during the sailing era in cruising, escort, patrol, reconnaissance, and wartime frigate duties.
Historical Significance
HMS Surprise helps illustrate the range, adaptability, and global reach of British sailing frigates.