HMS Irresistible
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | French Revolutionary Wars |
74-gun ship, at Groix and Cape St Vincent.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounder guns
- Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pounder guns
- QD: 14 × 9-pounder guns
- Fc: 4 × 9-pounder guns
| Builder | Barnard, Harwich |
|---|---|
| Laid down | October 1778 |
| Launched | 6 December 1782 |
| Length | 168 ft (51 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
6 December 1782
Battle of Groix
Damaged
23 June 1795
Battle of Cape St Vincent
Damaged
14 February 1797
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1806