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HMS Africa (1781) (3rd)
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This the third ship to carry the name HMS Africa was a third rate,
64-gun ship-of-the-line.
Built by Barnard of Deptford, launched 11-Apr-1781, 160ft long, 46ft wide and of 1,415 tons builders measurement. Used for harbour service Sep-1798. Fought at the Battle of Trafalgar where she was badly damaged, with 18 dead and 37 wounded of her crew. (see: Fleets after the Battle). Broken up at Portsmouth May-1814. Won the Battle Honour: Trafalgar 1805.
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