HMS Liberty was a 14-gun sloop of the Royal Navy, built in 1768. It was initially used for anti-smuggling patrols in British waters before being sent to the Mediterranean to serve as a dispatch vessel. The ship played a significant role in various military actions, including the American Revolutionary War, where it captured several enemy vessels. In 1784, HMS Liberty was sold out of service. The ship's history illustrates the diverse roles that naval vessels played during this period, from combating smuggling activities to supporting military operations in different regions.

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