HMS Phaeton

Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Several ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Phaeton or Phaëton after Phaëton, the son of Helios in Greek mythology:

• Template:HMS, a purpose-built fireship launched in 1691, was expended against the French Navy at La Hogue in 1692.
• Template:HMS, also a fireship, formerly a merchantman purchased in 1739, served as an escort during the War of Austrian Succession.
• Template:HMS, a frigate launched in 1782 which served during the Napoleonic Wars, created an incident in Nagasaki harbour, Japan, in 1808.
• Template:HMS, a 32-pounder armed sailing frigate launched in 1848, was converted in 1859 to screw propulsion.
• Template:HMS, launched 1883, was a Template:Sclass protected cruiser.
• Template:HMS, launched 1914, was an Template:Sclass light cruiser. She served in World War I.
• HMS Phaeton, launched 1934, was a Template:Sclass light cruiser transferred to the Royal Australian Navy and renamed Template:HMAS. She was sunk by the German auxiliary cruiser in World War II.