Rescue efforts and aftermath
- When
- 15–17 January 1797; recognition 1847
- Where
- Wreck site near Plozévet
- Part of
- Action of 13 January 1797
Survivors endured days of storm before rescue; Lacrosse was promoted to admiral, while Humbert led the failed 1798 invasion, surrendering at Ballinamuck.
On 15 January a boat with nine British prisoners from the Cumberland, captured earlier by the Droits de l'Homme, reached shore. On 17 January the storm eased and the brig Arrogante arrived. Neither Lacrosse nor Humbert was censured: the commodore was promoted to admiral and later ambassador to Spain, while Humbert led the next unsuccessful invasion attempt, surrendering at Ballinamuck in 1798. Five decades later the action was recognised by the Naval General Service Medal with clasps for both frigates, awarded in 1847.
Sources
- Action of 13 January 1797 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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