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First Battle of Cape Finisterre

14 mai 1747 · 42.88° N, 9.27° W

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14 mai 1747
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42.88° N, 9.27° W
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1747 naval battle
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First Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747)

1747 battle of the War of the Austrian Succession

The First Battle of Cape Finisterre was waged during the War of the Austrian Succession. It refers to the attack by 14 British ships of the line under Admiral George Anson against a French 30-ship convoy commanded by Admiral de la Jonquière. The French were attempting to protect their merchant ships by using warships with them.

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