HMS Hussar (1763) was a 28-gun Enterprise-class sixth-rate frigate of the British Royal Navy. She was built in 1763 and initially commissioned as a privateer before being purchased by the Royal Navy in 1765. Hussar served primarily in the North Sea and the Mediterranean during her career. In 1776, she took part in the Battle of Sullivan's Island during the American Revolutionary War. Throughout her service, the ship underwent several repairs and refits. In 1781, Hussar was captured by the French Navy and subsequently served in French service as Hussard. She was eventually broken up in 1784. HMS Hussar's career highlights the role of frigates in naval warfare during the 18th century and their importance in various conflicts of the time.

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