List of ship launches in 1740
The list of ship launches in 1740 includes a chronological list of some ships launched in 1740.
| Date | Ship | Class | Builder | Location | Country | Notes |
| 7 January | Fifth rate | Peter Bronsdon | Deptford |  Kingdom of Great Britain| |
The list of ship launches in 1740 includes a chronological list of some ships launched in 1740.