For other ships of the same name, see HMS Africa.
| HMS Africa (1761) | |
|---|---|
| Career (Great Britain) |  |
| Name: | HMS Africa |
| Ordered: | 31 January 1759 |
| Builder: | Perry, Blackwall Yard |
| Launched: | 1 August 1761 |
| Fate: | Sold out of the service, 1774 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class & type: | Essex-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1354 Long ton (1375.7 tonnes) |
| Length: | 158 ft (48 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 44 ft 2 in (13.46 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
64 guns:
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HMS Africa was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 31 January 1761 at Blackwall Yard, London.[1]
She was sold out of the service in 1774.[1]
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References[]
- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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