The French ship Impétueux was a 74-gun ship of the line built in 1787. It was active during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars, participating in several key naval battles. The ship had a notable career, including engagements in the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of Cape Finisterre. Impétueux was captured by the British Navy in 1805 and later commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Implacable. Under British command, the ship continued to serve in various conflicts, notably the War of 1812. HMS Implacable was eventually decommissioned in 1842 and converted into a training ship. The vessel had a lasting legacy and is considered a significant example of naval warfare during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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