HMS Majestic

Four ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Majestic.

The first Majestic was a 74-gun third-rate launched in 1785 and broken up in 1816 after a stranding. She fought in the Battle of the Nile.

The second Majestic was a screw-propelled 80-gun second-rate, launched in 1853 and broken up 1868.

The third Majestic was a battleship launched in 1895 and sunk by U-21 in 1915.

The fourth Majestic was an aircraft carrier launched in 1945 but suspended the following year, later completed as HMAS Melbourne.

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