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Honour - 'Raison' 1795


Date - 16 May
Type - Single Ship or Boat Service Actions
Conflict - French Revolutionary War; 1793-1803

 
Description The action took place about 60 miles east-by-north off Cape Henry, Virginia.

Two British ships Hussar and Thetis engaged four French ships.

Hussar captured Raison and Thetis captured Prevoyante. The other two French ships escaped.

 
 
 
HM Ships
Hussar         
         
 
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