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HMS Illustrious (1789) (1st)
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The first HMS Illustrious, was a 3rd Rate, 74-gun ship of the line.
Built by Adams Shipyard of Buckler's Hard, and launched 07-Jul-1789. She saw action against the French off Toulon in 1793 and at Genoa in 1795. Severely damaged in a later action she was driven ashore at Avenza by a violent storm while being towed home for repair. Set ablaze and abandoned 14-Mar-1795. Won the Battle Honour: Genoa 1795.
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29 November, 2012.
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