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HMS Irresistible (1782)

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in April 1797 in the Mediterranean. The Royal Navy took her into service as HMS
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HMS Irresistible

Royal Navy Ensign
Great Britain
Battle of Groix
Battle of Cape St Vincent
Albion-class
ship of the line
bm
Full-rigged ship
QD
Fc
third rate
ship of the line
Royal Navy
Harwich
Quatre frères

Battle of Groix
Battle of Cape St Vincent
action of 26 April 1797



"No. 15339"
The London Gazette
ISBN
0-85177-252-8
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