HMS Lynn

HMS Lynn was a Royal Navy vessel. There have been several ships bearing this name, including:

• HMS Lynn (1691): A 48-gun fourth-rate ship launched in 1691 and wrecked in 1695.

• HMS Lynn (1704): A 24-gun sixth-rate ship launched in 1704 and sold in 1712.

• HMS Lynn (1740): A 20-gun sixth-rate ship launched in 1740 and sold in 1749.

• HMS Lynn (1776): A 16-gun sloop launched in 1776 and sold in 1786.

• HMS Lynn (1814): A survey ship launched in 1814. She later became a coal hulk and was sold in 1864.

• HMS Lynn (J309): A Bangor-class minesweeper launched in 1941 and scrapped in 1948.

Each of these vessels served the Royal Navy during various periods and engagements. Records for specific voyages and activities of each HMS Lynn can be found in naval archives and historical documentation related to the Royal Navy. The differing fates of the ships, ranging from being wrecked to being sold out of service, reflect the varied operational lives of Royal Navy ships throughout history.