HMS Prince of Wales (1765) explained

HMS Prince of Wales was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 4 June 1765 at Neyland. She was part of the of ships of the line designed by Sir Thomas Slade.

Service

American Revolution: On 29 June 1777 captured American ship "Lord Camden" near Cape Finisterre, Spain.^[1] On 25 May 1778, under command of Captain Benjamin Hill, she captured American schooner "Duc de Choiseul" at (44.9833°N -41°W). The next day she captured American brig "Gardoqui" at (43.25°N -11°W).^[2]

She was broken up in 1783.

References

• Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line — Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650–1850. Conway Maritime Press. .

Notes and References

1. Web site: NAVAL DOCUMENTS OF The American Revolution . history.navy.mil . 28 October 2021.
2. Web site: NAVAL DOCUMENTS OF The American Revolution . history.navy.mil . 22 November 2021.