HMS Bridgewater

Last updated October 28, 2021

Four ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Bridgewater, while one ship of the navy of the Commonwealth of England has also carried the name:

Bridgewater was a 58-gun ship launched in 1654. After the English Restoration in 1660 she was renamed HMS Anne and was blown up in 1673.
HMS Bridgewater (1698) was a 32-gun fifth rate launched in 1698. She was converted to a fireship in 1727, was rebuilt as a sixth rate in 1729 and was broken up in 1738.
HMS Bridgewater (1740) was a 20-gun sixth rate launched in 1740 and wrecked in 1743.
HMS Bridgewater (1744) was a 24-gun sixth rate launched in 1744. She was run ashore and burnt in 1758 to avoid being captured by the French.
HMS Bridgewater (L01) was a Bridgewater-class sloop launched in 1928 and sold for breaking up in 1947.

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