HMS Charles was a 96-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched in 1668. The ship served in various naval operations, including the Third Anglo-Dutch War and the Raid on the Medway. In 1672, during the Third Anglo-Dutch War, HMS Charles participated in the Battle of Solebay. The ship underwent several rebuilds and modifications throughout its service, including being rebuilt as a 90-gun first-rate ship in 1693. HMS Charles continued to serve in the Royal Navy in various capacities, including as a guardship and a hulk, until it was broken up in 1766. The ship had a long and storied career, participating in significant naval engagements and serving as a symbol of British naval power during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

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