Escape of the Spartan, May 1807

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Escape of the Spartan

May 1807
Part of : The Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815)
Previous action : Capture of Alexandria 6.3.1807 - 21.3.1807
Next action : Action at Las Palmas 8.5.1807


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Ship Name	Commander	Notes
Name : Spartan (38) 1806-1822 British 38 Gun 5th Rate Frigate	Jahleel BrentonBritish Naval Sailor Service 1790-1840

Empire Français

Ship Name	Commander	Notes
Name : L'Annibal (74) 1801-1824 French 74 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line
Name : La Pomone (40) 1805-1811 French 40 Gun 5th Rate Frigate
Name : L'Incorruptible (40) 1795-1815 French 40 Gun 5th Rate Frigate

Notes on Action

DescriptionTRN5
The Spartan fell in with the French ships Annibal, 74, Pomone, 40, Incorruptible, 38, and Victorieuse, 14, followed them, and was then chased by them, having a very narrow escape of being captured. She got away only by the judgment of her Captain, who held his fire, whereas the leading French frigate opened too soon, killed the breeze, and, surrounded by a dense cloud of smoke, lost sight of her enemy.

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TRN5William Laird Clowes, Digital Book

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