HMS Sovereign

Last updated December 25, 2021

HMS Sovereign may refer to the following English and Royal Navy warships:

HMS Trinity Sovereign (1488), also known as HMS Sovereign, an English warship built in 1488, rebuilt in 1510, and in service until 1521
HMS Sovereign of the Seas, also known as HMS Sovereign, an English warship launched in 1637, renamed Royal Sovereign in 1660, and in service until 1696
HMS Sovereign (S108), a submarine in commission from 1974 to 2006
HMS Royal Sovereign, seven ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Royal Sovereign

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