HMS Bridgewater (1740)

HMS Bridgewater was a 20-gun sixth-rate ship of the Royal Navy, launched in 1740. She was part of the Bridgewater-class of ships, built to a 1739 design.

Sixth-rate ships like Bridgewater typically carried a crew of around 140 men and were used for a variety of purposes including convoy escort, patrol duties, and scouting.

Her service history included participation in various naval actions and patrols during her time in commission. Details regarding specific battles or captures are limited in readily available records but are likely documented within the historical logs and records of the Royal Navy.

Bridgewater likely served until she was either deemed unseaworthy or her need was no longer justified. The eventual fate and date of disposal of HMS Bridgewater require further research within primary naval archives.