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HMS Irresistible (1782)
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| History | |
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| Name | HMS Irresistible |
| Ordered | 8 July 1778 |
| Builder | Barnard, Harwich |
| Laid down | October 1778 |
| Launched | 6 December 1782 |
| Fate | Broken up, 1806 |
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| 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 | |
HMS Irresistible was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 6 December 1782 at Harwich.[1]
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