HMS Winchelsea (1740) was a 50-gun fourth rate ship of the Royal Navy. The vessel was launched in 1740 and served in various naval operations, including the War of Jenkins' Ear and the Seven Years' War. During the War of Jenkins' Ear, the ship played a key role in the capture of the Spanish ship Nuestra Señora del Carmen. In 1755, Winchelsea was involved in a skirmish with a French squadron off Cape Finisterre. The ship underwent several refits and repairs throughout its service, with one major overhaul in 1756. In 1763, HMS Winchelsea was broken up at Deptford. The ship had an active and eventful career, participating in significant naval engagements and operations during its time in service.

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