HMS Irresistible (1782)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Irresistible |
| Ordered: | 8 July 1778 |
| Builder: | Barnard, Harwich |
| Laid down: | October 1778 |
| Launched: | 6 December 1782 |
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Participated in: |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1806 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Albion-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1643 tons (1669.4 tonnes) |
| Length: | 168 ft (51 m) (gundeck) |
| Depth of hold: | 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Irresistible.
HMS Irresistible was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 6 December 1782 at Harwich.[1]
She fought at the Battle of Groix in 1795, and at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797.
Irresistible was broken up in 1806.[1]
Citations and notes
References
- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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