HMS Truelove (1647)

HMS Truelove was a 24-gun sixth-rate frigate of the English Navy, launched in 1647. Built during the Interregnum, she served in the Commonwealth Navy and later in the Royal Navy after the Restoration.

Truelove participated in several naval engagements during her service. Information regarding her specific deployments and battles is limited, but she was typical of the smaller warships employed for patrolling English waters, convoy escort, and engaging enemy privateers and smaller warships. Sixth-rate frigates like Truelove were valued for their speed and maneuverability, making them suitable for a variety of tasks.

The ultimate fate of HMS Truelove (1647) is not definitively known through readily available historical records. It is possible she was lost at sea, sold out of service, or broken up after becoming too old for active duty. Further research into naval records of the period would be required to ascertain the precise details of her disposal.