What the records say
- When
- 17 Aug 1779
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 50.37° N, 4.14° W
- Description
- naval battle between a French and a British squadron on 17 August 1779
- Naval
- yes
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Action of 17 August 1779
The action of 17 August 1779 was a naval battle between a French and a British squadron in the English Channel on 17 August 1779.
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