HMS Aeolus (1758)

[1] On 28 February 1760, the Aeolus was involved in the Battle of Bishops Court (also known as the Defeat of Thurot) during the Seven Years' War.

[5] The name of the ship was given to a monument commemorating the victory at Bishopscourt Glen on the Isle of Man.

[1] Sometime in 1777, under command of Chris Atkins, she captured ship "Adventure", sloops "Hornet", Beauford, Sunbry, and "Numbrell", schooners "Dolphin" and "Dispatch".

[2] Admiral John Elliot served as Captain of the Aeolus during her first three years, including commanding her during the battle of Bishops Court.

[5] Admiral Henry Curzon began his seagoing career on 14 October 1776 on the ship, assigned as an able seaman.

[13] Admiral Sir Charles Cunningham also began his seagoing career by first serving on the Aeolus in early 1776.