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Failed Firth of Forth Landing
- When
- 23 March 1708
- Where
- Firth of Forth
James Francis Edward Stuart's 1708 attempt to land in Scotland was thwarted by British naval interception and bad weather.
Despite delays caused by measles, James attempted to land at the Firth of Forth on 23 March 1708. Admiral Byng's fleet intercepted the French ships, and adverse weather conditions prevented the Jacobite forces from reaching the shore.
Sources
- James Francis Edward Stuart Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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