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HMS Madagascar

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Three ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Madagascar after the island of Madagascar off the coast of Africa:

  • HMS Madagascar was 38-gun fifth rate formerly the French ship Nereide. She was captured in 1811 and was broken up in 1819.
  • HMS Madagascar was a 46-gun fifth rate launched in 1822. She was placed on harbour service from 1853 and was sold in 1863.
  • HMS Madagascar was a wood paddle vessel burnt by accident in 1841.

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