HMS Africa

Overview
Rating: 3rd rate

Class: Wenden-class third-rate Ship of the Line

Shipyard: Quilliam's Yard

Launched: June 7th, 1721

Status: On active service

Armament
Total Guns: 76

Topdeck: 24 x 7lbs

Upper Gundeck: 24 x 12lbs

Gundeck: 24 x 24lbs

Bow Chasers: 2 x 12lbs

Stern Chasers: 2 x 32lbs

Broadside Weight: 516lbs

Crew: 650

Commanders
Current Captain: Captain Collister since June 7th, 1721

Previous Captains:

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Ship History
HMS Africa was the last ship to be launched from Quilliam's Yard before the owner's (John Quilliam) return to Europe. She is a third-rate ship of the line of the Wenden class built for Captain Collister's use at major battles in the Caribbean. Given the cost of constructing and launching HMS Hope and Glory, the Africa will be used for most battles and the Hope and Glory will be sent to those battles for which the Admiralty request a heavier fleet. No lightweight herself, however, the Africa boasts a broadside weight of 516 lbs and with her sturdy hull and thick sails she can comfortably keep her place in line in an engagement.