Battle

Action of 23 April 1794

23 Apr 1794 · 49.45° N, 2.58° W

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When
23 Apr 1794
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
49.45° N, 2.58° W
Description
1794 naval battle which took place to the south-west of Guernsey
Naval
yes

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Action of 23 April 1794

Part of the War of the First Coalition

The action of 23 April 1794 took place between a British squadron of five frigates under the command of Sir John Borlase Warren and three frigates and a corvette under the command of Chef d'escadre Georges Desgarceaux during the War of the First Coalition. Three of the French ships were captured.

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