Name Invincible Commissioned 1780 Tons burthen 2400 tonnes Launched 20 March 1780 Beam 16 m | Laid down February 1779 Fate Broken up in 1806 Construction started February 1779 Length 60 m Builder Rochefort | |
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Invincible was a first-rate ship of the line of the French Royal Navy.
Built on plans by Deslauriers, she served during the American War of Independence in Lamotte-Picquet's squadron.
She took part in the Battle of Cape Spartel, where she attacked the rear of the British squadron.
She was eventually struck in January 1808.
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