Running battle and French surrender
- When
- 18 June 1799
- Where
- Off Toulon
Three British ships of the line and two frigates pursued the French squadron in a 28-hour running battle until the outgunned French frigates and brigs surrendered.
Three ships of the line and two frigates detached from the British squadron pursued the French, and a 28-hour running battle ensued. When the British ships finally overhauled them, the French frigates and brigs had no choice but to surrender, given their opponents' overwhelming strength. The action was fought off Toulon in the wake of the Mediterranean campaign of 1798, during the War of the Second Coalition.
Sources
- Action of 18 June 1799 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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