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Capture of the Vengeur

24th January 1809
Part of : The Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815)
Previous action : Capture of the Topaze 21.1.1809 - 22.1.1809
Next action : Capture of Martinique 28.1.1809 - 24.2.1809

 

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Beagle (16) 1804-1814
British 16 Gun
Unrated Sloop
Francis NewcombeBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1794-1825
 

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Le Vengeur (16) 1806-1809
French 16 Gun
Privateer Schooner
Jacques BourgainFrench
Naval Sailor
Privateer
Service 1798-1808
CO Wounded Captured
 

Notes on Action


CombatBG

Encounter of 2 frenchs privateers : one the "Grand Napoleon" escape because the "Vengeur" combat and  yield until the Beagle board him .



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BGThe London GazetteOfficial, Web Site
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