HMS Cambridge was a 70-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built in 1666 at Deptford Dockyard. She participated in various naval engagements, including the Battle of Barfleur in 1692 during the Nine Years' War. The ship was rebuilt twice during her service, in 1693 and 1715, and had a long and eventful career serving in conflicts such as the War of the Spanish Succession and the War of Jenkins' Ear. HMS Cambridge was eventually broken up in 1749 after over 80 years of service. The ship's design and construction reflected the naval warfare tactics and technologies of the time, and her service history provides insights into the strategic importance of ships of the line in the Royal Navy's operations during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Overall, HMS Cambridge played a significant role in the naval history of Britain, serving as a formidable warship and contributing to the country's maritime power during a period of intense international rivalries and 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.