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The Hannibal (left foreground) lies aground and dismasted at the Battle of Algeciras.
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The Hannibal (left foreground) lies aground and dismasted at the Battle of Algeciras.

H.M.S. Hannibal was a 74-gun third-rate vessel, well known for being run aground and captured during the first part of the Battle of Algeciras[link]. She was unable to be repaired quickly enough to take part in the eventual defeat of the Franco-Spanish squadron several days later.

 


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