Historedia
Person

Bussy-Castelnau

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1781

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Bussy-Castelnau, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Second Battle of Ushant

    1781

    Role: French squadron commander joining Guichen

    1. 1781 · BritainParliamentary Inquiry

      British Parliament questions the decision to send a small force, forcing an official inquiry into the Royal Navy.

    2. 10-11 December 1781 · Brest and CadizFrench Convoy Departure

      French convoy leaves Brest with 19 escorts; Bussy-Castelnau departs Cadiz to join them.

    3. 12 December 1781 · Near Ushant, off the coast of BrittanyBattle of Ushant

      Kempenfelt intercepts the convoy near Ushant and captures 15 transport ships before a gale disperses the French fleet.

Sources

  1. Battle of Ushant (1781) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22