The Bolitho novels Ships in which Bolitho serves Ships served in by Adam Bolitho

| Ship | Guns | Class_ | Captain | Rank_ | Year_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Hyperion | 74 | Third-rate ship of the line | Richard Bolitho | Midshipman | 1794 |
| HMS Impulsive | 64 | Third-rate ship of the line | Thomas Herrick | Midshipman | 1795–1797 |
| HMS Lysander | 74 | Third-rate ship of the line | Richard Bolitho (commodore) | Lieutenant | 1798–1800 |
| HMS Phalarope | 32 | Frigate | Daniel Emes | Lieutenant | 1801 |
| HMS Firefly | 14 | Brig | Adam Bolitho | Commander/captain | 1803–1805 |
| HMS Anemone | 38 | Frigate | Adam Bolitho | Captain | 1806–1812 |
| HMS Valkyrie | 42 | Frigate | Adam Bolitho | Flag captain | 1813–1814 |
| HMS Unrivalled | 46 | Frigate | Adam Bolitho | Captain | 1815 |
| HMS Athena | 74 | Third-rate ship of the line | Adam Bolitho | Flag captain | 1817 |
| HMS Onward | 38 | Frigate | Adam Bolitho | Captain | 1818–1819 |