HMS Theseus

HMS Theseus

There have been a number of warships in the Royal Navy that have borne the name HMS "Theseus", from wooden frigates to light fleet carriers. The name comes from an ancient king of Athens called Theseus.

*HMS "Theseus" was a 74-gun third-rate frigate, launched in 1786. She took part in the Battle of the Nile and the Battle of the Basque Roads in 1809. She was broken up at Chatham in 1814.
*"HMS "Theseus"" was a protected cruiser of the "Edgar"-class and was launched in 1892. She was involved in World War I and scrapped in 1921.
*HMS "Theseus" was a "Colossus"-class light fleet carrier that was built in 1944 and was involved in the Korean War. She was scrapped in 1962.


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