HMS Triumph was a 90-gun second-rate ship of the line built for the Royal Navy, launched at Chatham Dockyard on 2 March 1697. As a second-rate vessel, Triumph was among the larger ships of the line, designed to serve as a powerful component of naval battles and fleet actions. Her initial configuration and armament positioned her as a formidable warship capable of engaging multiple enemy ships and providing substantial firepower during fleet engagements. Commissioned in February 1702, HMS Triumph served as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Rooke. Throughout her early service, she hosted notable commanders such as William Bokenham and John Fletcher, although Bokenham was transferred shortly after her commissioning. During her service under Rooke, Triumph participated in a voyage to Cádiz with Rooke's squadron, a key strategic port in Spain, highlighting her role in British maritime operations against Spain during the War of Spanish Succession. After Rooke's departure, she was commanded by Rear-Admiral Sir John Graydon with Captain Richard Hughes as flag-captain. The ship was paid off in December 1702, with her crew being reassigned. Recommissioned in March 1703 under Captain James Stewart, HMS Triumph served as the flagship of Admiral Cloudisley Shovell, operating along the Spanish Mediterranean coast. Her deployment in this period underscores her role in maritime patrols and naval dominance in the Mediterranean theater. She was again paid off in March 1704, reflecting typical naval crew rotations and strategic considerations. In 1714, the ship was renamed HMS Prince. She underwent a major rebuild at Chatham Dockyard, beginning with a directive on 13 December 1742 and culminating in her relaunch on 8 August 1750, according to the 1741 proposals of the 1719 Establishment. HMS Prince continued in service until 1773, when she was broken up, marking the end of her nearly 76 years of active service and renovation. Her long career highlights her significance as a resilient and adaptable vessel within the Royal Navy’s line of battle fleet.

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