Heart of Oak (1762 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Heart of Oak |
| Namesake | Heart of Oak |
| Builder | South Carolina |
| Launched | 1762 |
| Fate | No longer listed in Lloyd's Register in 1790 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 300 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Armament | 20 × 6-pounder guns |
Heart of Oak, of 300 tons (bm), was launched in South Carolina in 1762. She spent most of her career as a merchant vessel, though between 1777 and 1782 she served the Royal Navy as a hired armed ship. She was last listed in 1789.
Lloyd's List for 29 May 1764 reported that Heart of Oak, Gwinn, master, sailing from South Carolina to London, had arrived off Beachy.