HMS Africa
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 guns |
| Wars | American War of Independence, Napoleonic Wars |
64-gun ship, came out with Bickerton and fought at Cuddalore. At Copenhagen in 1801 and Trafalgar in 1805; broken up in 1814.
Armament and specifications
Armament
64 guns
- LD: 26 × 24-pounder guns
- UD: 26 × 18-pounder guns
- QD: 10 × 4-pounder guns
- Fc: 2 × 9-pounder guns
| Builder | Barnard, Deptford |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 2 March 1778 |
| Launched | 11 April 1781 |
| Length | 160 ft 10 in (49 m) (gundeck) 132 ft 9 in (40.5 m) (keel) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
11 April 1781
Battle of Cuddalore
Survived
20 June 1783 · American War of Independence
Battle of Trafalgar
Damaged
21 October 1805 · Napoleonic Wars
Came down alone through the enemy van
Fate
Survived
Broken up, May 1814