Action of 6 October 1779
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The action of 6 October 1779 was a minor but famous and furious naval engagement that took part in the early stages of the war between Britain and France in the American Revolutionary War between the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Quebec and the frigate Surveillante of the French Navy. The battle ended in a French victory when Quebec was destroyed by an explosion.
Francis Holman - H.M.S. Quebec ablaze at the end of her epic struggle with the French frigate Surveillante, 6 October 1779 CSK 2016
Description of the engagement between the English and French frigates - the Quebec, captain Farmer and the Surveillante, monsieur de Couedic, commander off Ushant, October the 6th, - DPLA - e4c1c216c0f547ee65594da774941fc8
H.M.S. Quebec ablaze at the end of her epic struggle with the French frigate Surveillante, 6th October 1779 2007 CKS 07489 0024 000(024626)






