HMS Greyhound
1702 fourth-rate ship of the line
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HMS Greyhound (1702) was a 42-gun Royal Navy ship launched in 1702. It had a successful naval career during the War of the Spanish Succession, participating in various battles and campaigns. The ship was involved in capturing enemy vessels, including privateers and merchant ships. In 1707, HMS Greyhound was part of the fleet that clashed with the French and Spanish forces at the Battle of Toulon. The ship later saw action in the Mediterranean and the West Indies. In 1711, it was involved in the capture of a French privateer, after which its fate becomes unclear. The ship's final record is noted in 1713, suggesting that it may have been decommissioned or lost at sea. HMS Greyhound's service history exemplifies the significant role played by naval vessels in warfare and trade during the early 18th century.
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