Action of 6 November 1793
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The Action of 6 November 1793 was a naval battle that took place on 6 November 1793 near the Scilly Isles and was the first fleet action of the Napoleonic Wars.
Ships involved:
[edit] France (Nielly)
- Tigre 74 (flag)
- Droits de l'Homme 74
- Pelletier 74
- Jean Bart 74
- Charente (frigate)
- Fraternité (frigate)
- Gentille (frigate)
- Papillon (brig-corvette)
[edit] Britain
- Alexander 74 (Richard Rodney Bligh) - Captured
- Canada 74 (Charles Powell Hamilton)
