HMS Pembroke (1757) was a 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was built in 1757 and served in various naval operations during the Seven Years' War. The ship participated in the capture of the French East Indiaman Duc de Choiseul in 1759 and in the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1760. In 1762, HMS Pembroke was part of the British expedition that captured Martinique. After the war, the ship underwent repairs and was recommissioned in 1779 during the American Revolutionary War. She took part in the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1780 and was later involved in convoy duties in the English Channel. In 1783, HMS Pembroke was placed in reserve and eventually sold in 1784. The ship had a long and active service history, playing a role in significant naval engagements of the 18th century. HMS Pembroke's career highlights the importance of fourth-rate ships of the line in naval warfare during the Age of Sail, serving as versatile and reliable vessels in various combat and convoy missions.

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