HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1742, was a 60-gun fourth-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. The ship played a significant role in various naval battles, including the Battle of Toulon in 1744, where it sustained heavy damage. Dreadnought underwent several repairs and refits throughout its service life. It was later used as a prison ship and eventually sold out of service in 1771. The ship's design and construction were influenced by the innovations of Sir Thomas Slade, a prominent naval architect of the time. HMS Dreadnought's career reflects the naval warfare strategies and technological advancements of the 18th century.

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