Siege of Taormine, 16th October 1676

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Siege of Taormine

16th October 1676 (1676/10/26 NS)
Part of : Franco-Dutch War (1672 - 1678)
Previous action : Battle of Palermo 2.6.1676
Next action : Battle of Tobago 20.2.1676/77 - 21.2.1676/77

Taormine near Messine taken in one day by the squadron of galleys from the fleet of Vivonne : 25 galleys under "de Laye du Plessis" at the start of the campaign

 

 

Royaume de France (Marine Royale) -
Jacques de Laye du Plessis (Seigneur de La Brossardière)French
Naval Sailor
Service 1642-1679
 
Galleys Squadron,
Jacques de Laye du Plessis (Seigneur de La Brossardière)French
Naval Sailor
Service 1642-1679
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