What the records say
- When
- 19 Feb 1619
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 15.07° N, 23.63° W
- Description
- naval engagement between Danish ships and French privateers
- Naval
- yes
Action of 19 February 1619
Naval engagement between Danish ships and French privateers
The Action of 19 February 1619 was a naval engagement between Denmark-Norway, under the leadership of Ove Gjedde, and French privateers, which took place on 19 February 1619, during the first Danish expedition to India. Two French vessels were taken and incorporated into the Royal Danish Navy.
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