What the records say
- When
- 31 May 1809
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 9.25° N, 90.50° E
- Description
- 1809 minor naval engagement during the French Revolutionary Wars
- Naval
- yes
Action of 31 May 1809
1809 battle of the Mauritius campaign of 1809–1811
The action of 31 May 1809 was a naval skirmish in the Bay of Bengal during the Napoleonic Wars. During the action, East India Company convoy carrying goods worth over £500,000 was attacked and partially captured by the French frigate Caroline.
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