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HMS Impregnable (1786)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
HMS Impregnable
Launch Year
1786
Type
Ship of the Line
Class
Second-rate ship of the line
Rate
Second-rate
Launched
1786
Commissioned
1786
Armament
90–98 guns
Propulsion
Sail
Role
Ship of the line
Notable for
Age of Sail service
Fate
Wrecked 1799
Status
Lost

HMS Impregnable (1786) was a Royal Navy second-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

HMS Impregnable served during Britain's sailing navy era as part of the battlefleet or in associated naval operations.

Historical Significance

HMS Impregnable helps illustrate the scale, rating system, and operational reach of the Royal Navy's line-of-battle fleet.