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Sinking of HMS Reindeer
- When
- 28-29 June 1814
- Where
- 500 miles west of Ushant
- Part of
- USS Wasp sinks HMS Reindeer
HMS Reindeer was destroyed by fire after being severely damaged in combat with USS Wasp off the coast of Brittany.
On 28 June 1814, HMS Reindeer encountered USS Wasp about 500 miles west of Ushant. The engagement caused severe damage to the British brig-sloop. On 29 June, Commander Johnston Blakely determined the vessel was too damaged to save and ordered it set on fire, ending Reindeer's service.
Sources
- HMS Reindeer (1804) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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