Ship Record

HMS Venerable (1784)

Learn about HMS Venerable (1784), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Venerable (1784) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

HMS Venerable served during Britain's sailing navy era as part of the battlefleet or in associated naval operations.

Historical Significance

HMS Venerable helps illustrate the scale, rating system, and operational reach of the Royal Navy's line-of-battle fleet.