HMS Dublin was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line constructed for the Royal Navy by Adam Hayes at Deptford Dockyard, launched on 6 May 1757. As a ship of the line, she played a significant role in maritime warfare during the mid-18th century, characterized by her formidable armament and large crew complement of approximately 550 men. Her early service included participation in the Seven Years' War, with her first commander being Captain George Brydges Rodney. Under Rodney's command, she engaged in the unsuccessful British raid on Rochefort in September 1757. The vessel subsequently saw extensive service in North America, capturing the French privateer Le Montmartel in March 1758. She was actively involved in major military operations, including the Siege of Quebec in June 1759, where she was part of a fleet comprising around 50 British vessels. In the following years, HMS Dublin operated primarily in the Caribbean and the West Indies. She captured French privateers La Charlotte and L'Intrepide in August 1760, and participated in key operations at Domenica, Martinique, and Jamaica. Notably, in June 1762, she took part in the attack on Havana, Cuba, during the ongoing conflict with France and Spain. After extensive repairs and refitting at Plymouth Dockyard from 1763 to 1779, she returned to active service in December 1779. During the American Revolutionary War, HMS Dublin was part of a major attack on the Caracas convoy in January 1780, successfully capturing all the Spanish ships involved. She also contributed to the relief of Gibraltar and fought in the Battle of Cape Spartel in October 1782. Decommissioned and brought to Plymouth for repair in early 1783, HMS Dublin was ultimately paid off and broken up in May 1785. Her service record highlights her as a notable example of a mid-18th-century Royal Navy ship of the line, participating in significant naval campaigns and battles of her era.

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