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Action of 1808-02-19

19th February 1808
Part of : The Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815)
Previous action : Occupation of Madeira 24.12.1807 - 26.12.1807
Next action : Capture of Marie-Galante 2.3.1808

 

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Imperieuse (38) 1804-1838
British 38 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
1805 Renamed "Imperieuse"
Thomas John CochraneBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1805-1856
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Thomas CochraneBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1795-1857
 

Spain

 
Spanish Gunboats (4 total)
Ship NameCommanderNotes
 

Notes on Action


DescriptionTRN5
In February 1808, the Imperieuse, 38, Captain Lord Cochrane, was directed to harass the French and Spanish coasts to the best of her Captain's ability. Her first exploitdash in amongst four Spanish gunboats which she caught some miles from Cartagena. One was taken, another escaped, and two were sunk

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