Action of 24 October 1798 (1798 AD)

Action of 24 October 1798 (Great Britain vs Batavian Republic) took place in 1798 AD during French Revolutionary Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1798 AD
• Date: 1798-10-24
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: French Revolutionary Wars
• Side A: Great Britain
• Side B: Batavian Republic
• Commanders (A): Richard King
• Commanders (B): Meindert van Neirop
• Casualties: approx. 1 wounded8 killed 14 wounded 1 frigate captured 1 corvette captured
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 53.100°, 4.809°

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