HMS Defiance (1772) was a 64-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was originally built in Chatham Dockyard and launched in 1772. The ship had an overall length of 159 feet and a beam of 44 feet, with a crew complement of around 500 men. Throughout her career, HMS Defiance took part in various naval battles and engagements, including the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1780 and the Battle of the Saintes in 1782 during the American Revolutionary War. After serving in several roles, including as a hulk and a convict ship, HMS Defiance was eventually broken up in 1815. The ship had a long and eventful history, playing a significant role in the Royal Navy's operations during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. HMS Defiance's legacy lives on through various historical records and accounts that provide valuable insights into the naval warfare of the era.

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