HMS Defiance
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 60 guns |
| Wars | War of the Austrian Succession, Seven Years' War |
Ship of the line that led the British line at Minorca and suffered the most casualties, and was at Quiberon Bay.
Career
First Battle of Cape Finisterre
Survived
14 May 1747 · War of the Austrian Succession
Thomas Grenville, killed
Second Battle of Cape Finisterre
Survived
25 October 1747 · War of the Austrian Succession
Battle of Minorca
Damaged
20 May 1756 · Seven Years' War
Thomas Andrews; led the line
Battle of Quiberon Bay
Survived
20 November 1759 · Seven Years' War
Patrick Baird