HMS Pegasus (1786)

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Watercolor of what is believed to be HMS Pegasus in St. John's harbor, Newfoundland in 1786
Watercolor of what is believed to be HMS Pegasus in St. John's harbor, Newfoundland in 1786

HMS Pegasus was a 28 gun frigate launched in 1786, commanded for its first two years of service by Prince William Henry (who later would later rule as King William IV). Pegasus was largely assigned to patrol the east coast of Canada and Newfoundland, as well as the West Indies.

See HMS Pegasus for other ships of this name.


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