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Honour - Ushant 1781 |
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The battle took place about 150 miles off Ushant on the North-west coast of
Brittany. Twelve ships-of-the-line from the Channel Fleet under Rear-Admiral Kempenfelt intercepted a large French convoy on its way to the West Indies. Which was escorted by 19 French ships-of-the-line. Kempenfelt ordered a general chase and managed to capture 15 merchantmen, ending the action without loss.
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| Agamemnon | Alexander | Arethusa | Britannia | Courageux |
| Duke | Edgar | Medway | Monsieur | Ocean |
| Prudente | Queen | Renown | Tartar | Tisiphone |
| Union | Valiant | Victory | ||
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This page last edited -
29 January, 2013.
Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated. |
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