What the records say
- When
- 9 Mar 1812
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 47.75° N, 3.37° W
- Description
- 1812 naval battle
- Naval
- yes
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Allemand's escape from Lorient
Allemand's escape from Lorient was an episode of the naval operations of the French Navy in 1812. A number of French, warships trapped in Lorient by the British blockade, managed to take to the sea under Zacharie Allemand and sail to Brest. British squadrons sailed in pursuit, but were unable to force the French fleet into action.
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