Action of 6 November 1793

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The Action of 6 November 1793 was a naval battle that took place on 6 November 1793 near the Scilly Isles and was the first fleet action of the Napoleonic Wars.

Ships involved:

[edit] France (Nielly)

  • Tigre 74 (flag)
  • Droits de l'Homme 74
  • Pelletier 74
  • Jean Bart 74
  • Charente (frigate)
  • Fraternité (frigate)
  • Gentille (frigate)
  • Papillon (brig-corvette)

[edit] Britain

  • Alexander 74 (Richard Rodney Bligh) - Captured
  • Canada 74 (Charles Powell Hamilton)
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