HMS Leith (1777)

HMS Leith was a 16-gun brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, launched in 1777. Details regarding her career are unfortunately scarce. While her name and launch year are documented, specific operational deployments, commanders, and ultimate fate are largely undocumented in readily available historical sources. Further research into naval records of the period may yield more information. Some records may exist in the UK National Archives or other specialized maritime historical archives. It is known that many vessels of this class and era saw service in various theaters, including the American Revolutionary War and possibly anti-smuggling patrols in the British Isles. However, without further evidence, any specifics about HMS Leith's activities remain speculative.