Battle of Groix

When

23 Jun 1795

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

47.60° N, 3.60° W

Description

large naval engagement which took place on 23 June 1795

Naval

yes

1795 battle of the War of the First Coalition

The Battle of Groix took place on 23 June 1795 off the island of Groix in the Bay of Biscay during the War of the First Coalition. It was fought between elements of the British Channel Fleet and the French Atlantic Fleet, which were cruising in the region on separate missions.

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