In December 1796, "Redoutable" took part in the Expédition d'Irlande, reaching Bantry Bay, where she accidentally collided with the "Résolue", destroying her bowsprit, foremast, mainmast and mizzen.
In December 1796, "Redoutable" took part in the Expédition d'Irlande, and was the first French ship to reach Bantry Bay. In the following days, she accidentally collided with the "Résolue", destroying her bowsprit, foremast, mainmast and mizzen.