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Magnanime, 1780
Type: 5th Rate, late 3rd rate ; Armament 64 †
Notes:
† 1794-95 Anson, Indefatigable, and Magnanime, cut down from 64s, retaining their 26 long 24s on their main deck, and fitted with 12 long 12-pounders and six 42-pounder carronades on the quarterdeck and forecastle ; with a complement at first of 310, but afterwards of 330 men..
22 Aug 1798 Naiad, joined by the Magnanime, chased and captured the French 36-gun frigate, Décade, which was added to the navy as a 12-pounder, 36-gun frigate.
23 Sep 1798 Sailed from Cawsand bay with a squadron to search for French squadron reported to be heading for Ireland, making contact with the observing frigates on 11 Oct.
11-12 Oct 1798 signal for a general chase made by the Commodore. Commodore Warren's action with French squadron, and capture of the Hoche, 74, and frigates: Embuscade, Coquille, Bellone. And taking of the Résolue by the Melampus.
1805 Sheerness ; Receiving Ship