HMS Brilliant (1757)
Encyclopedia
HMS Brilliant was one of the three 36-gun Venus-class
fifth-rate
frigates of the Royal Navy
. She was launched in 1757 and served until sold in 1776.
Venus class frigate
The Venus-class frigates were three 36-gun sailing frigates of the fifth rate produced for the Royal Navy. They were designed in 1756 by Sir Thomas Slade, and were enlarged from his design for the 32-gun Southampton-class frigates, which had been approved four months earlier.The 36-gun frigates, of...
fifth-rate
Fifth-rate
In Britain's Royal Navy during the classic age of fighting sail, a fifth rate was the penultimate class of warships in a hierarchal system of six "ratings" based on size and firepower.-Rating:...
frigates of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
. She was launched in 1757 and served until sold in 1776.