HMS Success was an Atholl-class sixth-rate sailing ship of the Royal Navy, constructed at Pembroke Dock with her keel laid in August 1823 and launched on 31 August 1825. She measured approximately 114 feet (35 meters) in length and 32 feet (9.8 meters) in beam, emphasizing her role as a sizable warship of her class. Armed with 28 guns, including twenty 32-pounders, she was well-equipped for naval operations of the period. Her primary mission involved exploration and regional service in the Australian vicinity. In 1827, under the command of Captain James Stirling, HMS Success embarked on an expedition to the Swan River, arriving in early March. This voyage was significant for its role in exploring Western Australia and the Swan River area, which was then a frontier region. The expedition was documented in works such as Augustus Gilbert’s account of the journey and Charles Fraser’s report on the suitability of the district for settlement, highlighting the ship’s contribution to the early European understanding of the region. HMS Success’s service record includes an incident on 3 December 1829, when she ran aground on Shag Rock near Carnac Island. After the accident, she was taken to Careening Bay on Garden Island for repairs, during which she was heaved down onto HMS Cruizer for maintenance. Her operational roles evolved over time, and from February 1833, she was repurposed as a receiving ship, serving in harbor duties at Portsmouth until 1849, when she was broken up. Her legacy persists in Western Australia, with Success Hill, Success Bank, and the suburb of Success named in honor of the vessel, underscoring her importance in regional exploration and early colonial history. HMS Success exemplifies the era’s wooden sailing ships used for exploration, regional service, and naval maintenance.

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