HMS Resolution

Several ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Resolution:

• English ship Resolution (1650) a first rate launched as Prince Royal in 1610 was renamed Resolution in 1650 following the inauguration of the Commonwealth, and continued to bear that name until 1660, when the name Prince Royal was restored
• HMS Resolution (1660), a 50-gun third-rate frigate launched 1654 as Tredagh; renamed Resolution 1660; destroyed after grounding by a Dutch fireship in the St James's Day Battle 4 August 1666.
• HMS Resolution (1667), a 70-gun third-rate ship of the line launched 1667; rebuilt 1698; foundered in 1703.
• HMS Resolution (1705), a 70-gun third rate launched 1705; run ashore to avoid capture 1707.
• HMS Resolution (1708), a 70-gun third rate launched 1708; wrecked 1711.
• HMS Resolution (1758), a 74-gun third rate launched 1758; run aground and lost 1759 at the Battle of Quiberon Bay.
• HMS Resolution (1770), a 74-gun third rate launched 1770; broken up 1813.
• HMS Resolution (1771), the vessel of Captain James Cook in his explorations.
• HMS Resolution (1779), a cutter purchased 1779; went missing in the North Sea June 1797, presumed to have foundered.
• HMS Resolution (1892), a Royal Sovereign-class battleship in service from 1893 to 1914.
• HMS Resolution (09), a Revenge-class battleship in service from 1915 to 1944.
• HMS Resolution (S22), lead ship of the Resolution-class ballistic missile submarines in service from 1966 to 1994.