However it must be noted that the "HMS Surprise" in the film was more along the lines of what the Essex looked like.

That ship was played by HMS Surprise.

HMS Surprise, a 1970 replica of a Royal Navy frigate.

HMS Surprise, a 38-gun frigate, previously named Jacobs and launched in 1812.

HMS Surprise, a 2-gun schooner on the Canadian Lakes.

HMS Surprise, a despatch vessel launched in 1885.

She was sold in 1923 but returned to service in 1939 and was renamed HMS Surprise.

She was captured by the Royal Navy in 1796 and renamed HMS Surprise.

The fictional HMS Surprise was a sixth rate.

The ship has officially been reregistered as HMS Surprise in honour of her role in the film.