HMS Impregnable (1786)
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| Name: | HMS Impregnable |
| Ordered: | 13 September 1780 |
| Builder: | Deptford Dockyard |
| Laid down: | October 1781 |
| Launched: | 15 April 1786 |
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| Fate: | Wrecked, 1799 |
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| Class and type: | London-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1871 tons (1901 tonnes) |
| Length: | 177 ft 6 in (54.1 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
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98 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Impregnable.
HMS Impregnable was a 98-gun second rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 15 April 1786 at Deptford.
In 1794, Impregnable served as Rear Admiral Caldwell's flagship at the Glorious First of June.
She was wrecked in 1799.
[edit] 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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