The list of ship commissionings in 1785 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1785.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown |  Dano-Norwegian Navy | HDMS Søehesten | Barge | [1] |
The list of ship commissionings in 1785 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1785.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Dano-Norwegian Navy | HDMS Søehesten | Barge | [1] |
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