Episode 3 of 5
Action off the Îles de Glénan
- When
- 23 June 1795
- Where
- off the Îles de Glénan, Brittany coast
- Part of
- Quiberon Campaign
Villaret-Joyeuse attacked Warren's squadron on 23 June 1795 but was forced to retire towards the Île de Groix, losing two ships of the line.
Villaret-Joyeuse left Brest and attacked Warren's squadron above the Îles de Glénan on 23 June 1795. The French admiral was forced to retire quickly towards the Île de Groix and lost two ships of the line in the engagement, after which the British expedition proceeded towards the Quiberon coast.
Sources
- Invasion of France (1795) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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