Historedia
Person

John Markham

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1799

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Markham, 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. Capture of French frigate squadron off Toulon

    1799

    Role: Captain of Centaur, leading the British chasing task force

    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. Action of 18 June 1799 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21