HMS San Antonio was a 60-gun fourth-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built in 1762. The ship had a notable career, participating in various naval operations and battles during the American Revolutionary War. In 1778, she was part of a squadron that captured a French convoy, and in 1780, she took part in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent against the Spanish fleet. Following the war, the ship was decommissioned and eventually sold out of service in 1784. The HMS San Antonio had a crew of around 400 men and was armed with a mix of 24-pounder and 12-pounder guns. Throughout her service, the ship underwent several repairs and refits to maintain her seaworthiness. Despite her relatively short active service life, the HMS San Antonio played a significant role in British naval operations during a critical period of maritime conflict in the late 18th century.

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