HMS Bellona was a British Royal Navy 74-gun third-rate ship of the line launched in 1806. The ship had a distinguished career in various naval engagements, including the Napoleonic Wars. Bellona saw action in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where she played a crucial role in the British victory. The ship underwent several refits and modifications throughout her service life, adapting to changes in naval warfare tactics and technology. Bellona continued to serve in various capacities, including as a flagship and a training vessel, before being broken up in 1814. Despite her relatively short service life, HMS Bellona left a lasting impact on naval history and is remembered for her contributions to the British Navy during a pivotal period of maritime warfare.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.