Action of 28 February 1799 (1799 AD)

Action of 28 February 1799 (Great Britain vs France) took place in 1799 AD during French Revolutionary Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1799 AD
• Date: 1799-02-28
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: French Revolutionary Wars
• Side A: Great Britain
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Edward Cooke
• Commanders (B): Hubert de Beaulieu
• Casualties: approx. 6 killed 16 wounded65 killed 80 wounded 1 frigate captured
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 21.867°, 88.067°

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