Action of 22 May 1812 (1812 AD)

Action of 22 May 1812 (United Kingdom vs France) took place in 1812 AD during Napoleonic Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1812 AD
• Date: 1812-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Napoleonic Wars
• Side A: United Kingdom
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Henry Hotham, John Weeks
• Commanders (B): Jean Féretier, Nicolas Morice
• Casualties: approx. 33 killed and woundedUnknown killed and wounded 2 frigates destroyed
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 47.812°, -4.338°

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