HMS Restless

HMS Restless
Rating: 5th rate.

Class: Mercy-class naval frigate.

Date of Commission: December 29th 1721

 Shipyard : McDella & Silver Yards

Current captain: Geoffrey Thorpe

Guns: 44.

Crew: 350.

Status: Active service.

Notable action

 *  February 8th, 1722: Under the command of Captain Naseby, Geoffrey Thorp on the HMS Restless in conjunction with captains Morrow and Melhuish, made a blockade on Port of Spain to make a desicive battle possible. About 40 enemy ships were attacked as they tried to make it to the port. However, In the middle of the last engagement the enemy got reinforced by another quite powerful squadron and commanding officer Naseby gave orders to pull out. Unfortunately Captain Melhuish frigate, who was a bit slower than our other ships was caught and boarded.