HMS Africa (1761)

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.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Africa.

Ship plan of Africa
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Africa
Ordered31 January 1759
BuilderPerry, Blackwall Yard
Launched1 August 1761
CommissionedSeptember 1761
FateSold out of the service, 1774
General characteristics
Class and typeEssex-class ship of the line
Tons burthen135381⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 158 ft 0 in (48.16 m) (gundeck)
  • 129 ft 6 in (39.47 m) (keel)
Beam44 ft 4 in (13.51 m)
Depth of hold18 ft 10 in (5.74 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement500
Armament
  • 64 guns:
  • Gundeck: 26 × 24-pounders
  • Upper gundeck: 26 × 18-pounders
  • Quarter deck: 10 × 4-pounders
  • Forecastle: 2 × 9-pounders
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