| History | |
|---|---|
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| Name | HMS Hannibal |
| Builder | Perch |
| Launched | 1782 |
| Fate | Foundered 1788 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 220 tons |
| Length | 94 ft (29 m) |
| Beam | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Armament | 14 guns |
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