Action of 31 January 1779

The action of 31 January 1779 was a naval engagement that took place off the coast of Brittany during the American Revolutionary War between a Royal Navy frigate HMS Apollo and the French Navy frigate Oiseau. The action resulted in the British capture of the French vessel.

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1779  Wikidata
Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of France, naval battle, 

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Location: 48.5136, -2.7603, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1779 Action of 31 January 1779

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1795 Battle of Quintin

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1779	Action of 31 January 1779	Kingdom of France, Kingdom of Great Britain, naval battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1795	Battle of Mario Town	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1795	Battle of Quintin	battle	Wikidata
site	tower		Château de Coëtmen	keep	Wikidata
site	tower		Tour du Saint-Esprit	fortified tower	Wikidata
site	tower		Tour Mognet	fortified tower	Wikidata
site	tower		Tower of Cesson	fortified tower	Wikidata