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Culloden-class ship of the line
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 HMS Hannibal (left foreground) lies aground and dismasted at the Battle of Algeciras Bay.
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| Class overview | |
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| Name | Culloden |
| Operators | |
| Preceded by | Royal Oak-class |
| Succeeded by | Alfred-class |
| In service | 18 May 1776 - 1861 |
| Completed | 8 |
| Lost | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ship of the line |
| Length |
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| Beam | 47 ft 2 in (14.38 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Armament |
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| Notes | Ships in class include: Culloden, Thunderer, Venerable, Terrible, Victorious, Ramillies, Hannibal, Theseus |
The Culloden-class ships of the line were a class of eight 74-gun third rates, designed for the Royal Navy by Sir Thomas Slade. The Cullodens were the last class of 74s which Slade designed before his death in 1771.
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