HMS Irresistible (1782)
For other ships of the same name, see HMS Irresistible.
| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Irresistible |
| Ordered: | 8 July 1778 |
| Builder: | Barnard, Harwich |
| Laid down: | October 1778 |
| Launched: | 6 December 1782 |
| Honours and awards: |
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| Fate: | Broken up, 1806 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Albion-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1643 (bm) |
| Length: | 168 ft (51 m) (gundeck) |
| Depth of hold: | 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: | Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounder guns Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pounder guns |
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 and captured two Spanish frigates at the Action of 26 April 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.