HMS Success (1825)

HMS Success was a 38-gun fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy, launched in 1825. Built at Pembroke Dockyard, Wales, she was designed by Sir Robert Seppings. Her construction was based on a modified design of the Leda-class frigate.

Success saw extensive service in various roles throughout her career. Early deployments included service in the Mediterranean. She later saw action in the suppression of piracy, particularly in Southeast Asia.

Notably, HMS Success played a significant role in the establishment of British authority in Western Australia. In 1829, she transported a detachment of soldiers and civilian settlers to the Swan River Colony, contributing to the formal foundation of Perth and Fremantle.

Following her active service, Success was converted to a convict ship. In this capacity, she transported convicts to various penal colonies within the British Empire. She served in this role for a considerable period.

Ultimately, HMS Success was sold out of the Royal Navy in 1849. Her subsequent fate is not widely documented. She is remembered for her diverse service, ranging from active combat against pirates to her role in the transportation of convicts and the establishment of British colonies.