HMS Edgar
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HMS Edgar

1779 Arrogant-class third-rate ship of the line


Service Entry
1779
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
third-rate, Arrogant-class third-rate ship of the line

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HMS Edgar was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the British Royal Navy, launched in 1779 during the American Revolutionary War. The ship participated in several notable naval battles, including the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1780 and the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. HMS Edgar was also involved in escorting convoys and blockading enemy ports. The ship underwent several refits and repairs throughout its service, including being rebuilt in 1795. In 1815, HMS Edgar was converted into a prison ship and was eventually broken up in 1833. The ship had a long and eventful career, serving the Royal Navy for over five decades before its eventual decommissioning.

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

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