HMS Somerset is the name of four ships of the Royal Navy: , a third rate of 1698 , a third rate of 1731 , a third rate of 1748 , a Type 23 frigate launched in 1994 Battle honours Ships named Somerset have earned the following battle honours: Vigo 1702 Velez Malaga 1704 Louisburg 1758 Quebec 1759 Royal Navy ship names