HMS Charlotte was a 100-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched in 1798. She served during the Napoleonic Wars and participated in several significant naval engagements, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 where she played a crucial role in the victory against the combined French and Spanish fleets. The ship was heavily damaged in the battle, losing her foremast and sustaining significant casualties among her crew. After Trafalgar, HMS Charlotte continued to serve in various capacities, including as a prison ship and a receiving ship. She was eventually broken up in 1828. The ship's history and role in key naval battles make her a notable vessel in the Royal Navy's history during the Age of Sail.

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