The First Battle of
Cape Finnisterre during the war of Austrian Succession in naval canvas
print by Richard Paton, The First Battle of Finnisterre, 3rd May 1747. The
Royal Navy aimed to block communications between France and its American
colonies. On May 3rd 1747, a British fleet of 14 warships intercepted a
French convoy off Cape Finnisterre. The French ships were protected by
eight ships of the line, the British fleet under Admiral George Anson
attacked the French. Many of the merchant ships escaped, but Admiral Anson
pursued the French ships of the line commanded by Admiral La Jonquiere. A
series of running fights ended with all French warships sunk or captured.
The First Battle of Finnisterre, 3rd May 1747 by
Richard Paton. The Royal Navy aimed to block communications between
France and its American colonies. On May 3rd 1747, a British fleet of 14
warships intercepted a French convoy off Cape Finnisterre. The French
ships were protected by eight ships of the line, the British fleet under
Admiral George Anson attacked the French. Many of the merchant ships
escaped, but Admiral Anson pursued the French ships of the line commanded
by Admiral La Jonquiere. A series of running fights ended with all French
warships sunk or captured.
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