HMS Greyhound was a 20-gun sixth-rate post ship of the Royal Navy, launched in 1712. The ship was initially commissioned for convoy duty and patrolling the British coastline during the War of the Spanish Succession. It later served in the Baltic Sea during the Great Northern War and participated in the capture of a Swedish vessel. HMS Greyhound was also involved in the Battle of Toulon in 1744 during the War of the Austrian Succession. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1749 and sold for breaking up in 1755. HMS Greyhound had a relatively short but eventful service history, showcasing the versatility and importance of post ships in naval operations during the early 18th century.

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