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Honour - ST. LUCIA 1796 |
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The action took place on the island of St. Lucia in the West Indies. The island was the first of a series of objectives to be taken in the West Indies. The British squadron comprised 2 ships-of-the-line, plus 5 smaller vessels and a large number of transports. Three landings began on 27-April and on 24-May a cease fire was arranged, followed the next day by the surrender of French troops on the island. The force went on to capture St. Vincent and Grenada.
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| Alfred | Arethusa | Astraea | Beaulieu | Bulldog |
| Fury | Ganges | Hebe | Madras | Pelican |
| Thunderer | Vengeance | Victorieuse | Woolwich | |
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This page last edited -
12 February, 2013.
Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated. |
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