Action of 13 May 1779

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The action of 13 May 1779 was a battle in Cancale Bay, near St Malo, between French and British squadrons. The French force had been part of the escort meant for Karl Heinrich von Nassau-Siegen's invasion of Jersey. When that invasion failed on 1 May the French retreated to Coutances. The British brought together a large squadron under Captain John Gidoin and Captain Sir James Wallace, which then split in two to attack the French squadron against the coast in a pincer manoeuvre.

1779  Wikidata
naval battle, 

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