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Honour - 'Vestale' 1761


Date - 08-January
Type - Single Ship or Boat Service Actions
Conflict - Seven Years War; 1756-63

 
Description The action took place off Penmarch Point, 30 miles south west of Belle Isle, Brittany.

Following the Battle of Quiberon Bay the French ship Vestale initially escaped but was later engaged and taken by HMS Unicorn

 

 
 
HM Ships
Unicorn         
         
 
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