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Battle of Grand Port

When
20–27 August 1810
Where
Harbour of Grand Port
Part of
French victory at Grand Port and British conquest of Isle de France

A French squadron defeated a Royal Navy frigate squadron attempting to blockade the harbour of Grand Port on Isle de France.

The battle was fought on 20–27 August 1810. It resulted in local superiority for the French Navy in autumn 1810, marking the British navy's most significant defeat in the campaign. The French had previously disrupted trade but were forced to remain in harbour as British forces were reinforced.

Sources

  1. Battle of Grand Port Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Mauritius campaign of 1809–1811 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  3. Invasion of Isle de France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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