Action of 24 October 1793

Когда

24 окт. 1793 г.

Вид

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Координаты

47.03° N, 7.37° W

Description

1793 minor naval engagement during the French Revolutionary Wars

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1793 battle of the War of the First Coalition

The action of 24 October 1793 was fought during the War of the First Coalition. While cruising in the Northern Bay of Biscay, the Royal Navy frigate HMS Thames, under Captain James Cotes, encountered the much larger French frigate Uranie, under Captain Jean-François Tartu. The ships engaged, with each suffering severe damage until they separated after nearly four hours of continual combat.

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• French Revolutionary Wars20 апр. 1792 г. · Война