HMS Barham was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched in 1811. It was named after Admiral Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham. The ship had an active career, participating in various naval operations, including the War of 1812 and the Napoleonic Wars. Barham played a crucial role in the capture of the French frigate Clorinde in 1813. The ship was later involved in the Battle of Navarino in 1827 during the Greek War of Independence. In 1836, HMS Barham was converted into a 50-gun frigate and continued to serve in various capacities until being broken up in 1863. The ship had a long and distinguished history, witnessing significant events in naval warfare during the early 19th century. HMS Barham's legacy lives on through its contributions to British naval power and its participation in key historical conflicts.

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