Ship Record

HMS Warrior (1781)

Learn about HMS Warrior (1781), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Warrior (1781) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Warrior
Launch Year: 1781
Type: Ship of the Line
Class: Third-rate ship of the line
Rate: Third-rate
Launched: 1781
Commissioned: 1781
Armament: 74 guns
Propulsion: Sail
Role: Ship of the line
Notable for: Age of Sail service
Fate: Broken up 1857
Status: Decommissioned

Other Ships with this Name

HMS Warrior (1781) (this page)
HMS Warrior (1860) – Warrior-class ironclad
HMS Warrior (1905) – Warrior-class cruiser
HMS Warrior (1944) – Colossus-class aircraft carrier