HMS Shoreham (1694)

HMS Shoreham was a 32-gun fifth-rate frigate of the English Royal Navy, launched in 1694. She was built at Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, hence her name. As a fifth-rate, she typically carried a crew of around 120-140 men.

The Shoreham was active during the Nine Years' War (also known as the War of the Grand Alliance or the War of the League of Augsburg) and participated in various naval engagements and patrols. Fifth-rate frigates like the Shoreham were employed in a variety of roles, including escorting merchant ships, intercepting enemy vessels, and reconnaissance. Their speed and maneuverability made them valuable assets for the fleet.

Details regarding her specific deployments and battles are somewhat limited, but naval records of the period indicate she was a regularly employed vessel. Frigates of this era often underwent refitting and repair throughout their service lives.

The ultimate fate of HMS Shoreham (1694), whether through sinking in battle, shipwreck, or decommissioning and scrapping, requires further archival research to determine definitively.