HMS Winchelsea (1764) was a 32-gun fifth-rate frigate of the British Royal Navy. Built in 1764, she was active during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars. The ship participated in several notable engagements, including the Battle of Martinique in 1779 and the Battle of Dogger Bank in 1781. Winchelsea also played a role in capturing multiple enemy vessels during her service. In 1796, she was decommissioned and converted into a troopship. The ship's final fate remains unclear, with conflicting reports about her eventual disposal. Despite her relatively short active service life, HMS Winchelsea made significant contributions to British naval operations during the late 18th century.

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