Historedia
Person

Jean-Baptiste Perrée

Events
2
Episodes
9
Years
1798–1800

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Jean-Baptiste Perrée, 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. Siege of Malta (1798–1800)

    1798–1800

    Role: Contre-Admiral leading the February 1800 French resupply convoy from Toulon

    1. 2 September 1798 · MaltaMaltese Uprising Against French Rule

      On 2 September 1798 a popular uprising drove the French garrison back into Valletta within days.

    2. 12 October 1798 · off MaltaBritish Blockade Established

      After the Battle of the Nile, British ships formally began the blockade of Malta on 12 October 1798.

    3. 28 October 1798 · GozoSurrender of the Gozo Garrison

      On 28 October 1798, 217 French soldiers on Gozo surrendered to Ball without a fight.

    4. February–March 1800 · waters off MaltaFailed French Resupply Efforts

      French convoys in February 1800 and the Guillaume Tell the following month were intercepted by British squadrons.

    5. August 1800 · VallettaDeterioration of the Garrison

      By August 1800 the besieged city lacked animals, food, and water, and civilians had been expelled.

    6. 4 September 1800 · VallettaSurrender of the French Garrison

      Vaubois surrendered Valletta to British troops on 4 September 1800 after holding out five months beyond the decisive defeats.

  2. Capture of French frigate squadron off Toulon

    1799

    Role: Counter-admiral commanding the French frigate squadron

    1. 17 June 1799 · Sixty miles off ToulonSighting Keith's fleet off Toulon

      Sixty miles from Toulon on 17 June 1799, Perrée's division spotted Lord Keith's 30-ship British fleet.

    2. 18 June 1799 · Off ToulonRunning battle and French surrender

      Three British ships of the line and two frigates pursued the French squadron in a 28-hour running battle until the outgunned French frigates and brigs surrendered.

    3. 26 July 1799 · MediterraneanCaptured ships reported by Lloyd's List

      Lloyd's List reported on 26 July that Keith's squadron had captured Alceste, Juno, Courageuse, and two 16-gun corvettes, with their crews.

Sources

  1. Siege of Malta (1798–1800) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Action of 18 June 1799 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21