HMS Hannibal (1782)

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History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Hannibal
BuilderPerch
Launched1782
FateFoundered 1788
General characteristics
Tons burthen220 tons
Length94 ft (29 m)
Beam25 ft (7.6 m)
PropulsionSails
Armament14 guns

HMS Hannibal was a 14 gun sloop built in 1782, the second ship to bear the name Hannibal. She foundered in 1788, after only six years in service.

References[edit]

  • Colledge, J. J.; Warlow, Ben (2006) [1969]. Ships of the Royal Navy: The Complete Record of all Fighting Ships of the Royal Navy (Rev. ed.). London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 978-1-86176-281-8.