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Battle of Lissa
- When
- 13 March 1811
- Where
- Adriatic Sea near Vis
- Part of
- Battle of Lissa
A small British squadron defeated a larger Franco-Italian force on 13 March 1811 near the island of Vis.
The engagement occurred on Wednesday, 13 March 1811, in the Adriatic Sea. A British frigate squadron under Captain William Hoste faced a much larger squadron of French and Italian frigates. The battle resulted from British disruption of French shipping, prompting an invasion attempt that failed due to superior British seamanship and signaling.
Sources
- Battle of Lissa (1811) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
- Vis (island) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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