Action of 4 January 1781
The action of 4 January 1781 was a minor battle of the War of American Independence. A French frigate division, departing Brest, met two British 74-gun ships of the line. The frigates tried to flee their stronger opponents, which gave chase. One of the frigates sacrificed herself to allow the others to escape.
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Action of 4 January 1781
The action of 4 January 1781 was a minor battle of the War of American Independence. A French frigate division, departing Brest, met two British 74-gun ships of the line. The frigates tried to flee their stronger opponents, which gave chase. One of the frigates sacrificed herself to allow the others to escape.
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1 frigate captured
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1781-01-04
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British victory
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274-gunships of the line
4 frigates
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European Waters
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* Lord Mulgrave
* Goodall
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* Tanouarn
* Grimouard
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1781-01-04
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the American Revolutionary War
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Off Brest
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British victory
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