Ship Record

HMS Zealous (1785)

Learn about HMS Zealous (1785), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Zealous (1785) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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