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| Fleet Formed | 6.1746 | ref:673 | ||
| Fleet Disbanded | 10.1746 | ref:673 |
Disastrous expedition of the Duke of Anville, commanding a squadron to retake the fortress of Louisbourg, in Acadia, which had been taken by the English in 1745.
The squadron was decimated by a Typhus epidemic and part of the fleet was dispersed by storms before arriving at Chibouctou (Halifax).
| Ship | Joined | Left | Commander | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Le Trident (64)
1742-1747 French 64 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line | 6.1746 | 10.1746 | Étienne de PerierFrench Naval Sailor Service 1695-1757 | Fleet disbanded | ||
L'Ardent (64)
1723-1746 French 64 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line | 6.1746 | 1.10.1746 | François Henri de CoulombeFrench Naval Sailor Service 1702-1746 | Captured |
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1746/10/01 | L'Ardent (64)
1723-1746 left the fleetFrench 64 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line |