Action of 24 February 1780
The action of 24 February 1780 was a minor naval battle that took place off the island of Madeira during the American Revolutionary war. A French convoy was intercepted and pursued by a British Royal Navy squadron ending with the French 64 gun ship Protée being captured along with three transports.
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Action of 24 February 1780
The action of 24 February 1780 was a minor naval battle that took place off the island of Madeira during the American Revolutionary war. A French convoy was intercepted and pursued by a British Royal Navy squadron ending with the French 64 gun ship Protée being captured along with three transports.
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The action of 24 February 1780 ...... d along with three transports.
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1780-02-24
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British victory
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2 Ships of the line
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Convoy of 20 transports
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Off Madeira
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British victory
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Convoy of 20 transports
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The action of 24 February 1780 ...... d along with three transports.
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