She was captured by the French in 1764 , but was recaptured in 1782 and renamed HMS Tiger .
HMS Tiger was a 64 - gun third rate launched in 1764 as HMS Ardent .
She was captured by the French in 1764 , but was recaptured in 1782 and renamed third rate   .
HMS Tiger was a 64 - gun third rate launched in 1764 as HMS Ardent .