HMS Africa (1761)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Africa.
HMS Africa was a 64-gun third rate Essex-class ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched in 1761 and in active service during the latter half of the Seven Years' War against France and Spain.
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Name | HMS Africa |
Ordered | 31 January 1759 |
Builder | Perry, Blackwall Yard |
Launched | 1 August 1761 |
Commissioned | September 1761 |
Fate | Sold out of the service, 1774 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Essex-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 135381⁄94 (bm) |
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Beam | 44 ft 4 in (13.51 m) |
Depth of hold | 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m) |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Complement | 500 |
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