HMS Berwick was a 70-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy built in 1743. It had a long and active career, participating in multiple naval engagements during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. The ship underwent several refits and repairs throughout its service life, including being converted into a 68-gun vessel in 1753. In 1758, HMS Berwick was part of the British fleet that captured the French ship Duc de Bourgogne in the Battle of Lagos. The ship continued to serve in various capacities, including as a guardship and a receiving ship, until it was broken up in 1774. HMS Berwick's history is emblematic of the Royal Navy's dominance during the Age of Sail and its strategic importance in securing British maritime interests during the 18th century.

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