Action off Dieppe, 27th March 1812

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Action off Dieppe

27th March 1812
Part of : The Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815)
Previous action : Battle of Pirano 22.2.1812
Next action : Action of 1812-04-16 16.4.1812
 

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Griffin (16) 1808-1819
British 16 Gun
Unrated Sloop
George Barne TrollopeBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1795-1847
Rosario (10) 1808-1832
British 10 Gun
Unrated Sloop
Booty HarveyBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1794-1812
 

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Posted by Robert Pennyfather on Thursday 17th of March 2022 18:03

The Action off Dieppe on 27th March 1812 was when Griffin and Rosario destroyed five French brigs. The Notes on Action relate to a different action on 10th December in which only Rosario was involved.

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