Ship Record

HMS Irresistible (1782)

Learn about HMS Irresistible (1782), a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line.

HMS Irresistible (1782) was a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line of the Age of Sail.

Service History

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

Historical Significance

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