Action at Cherbourg (1692)
The action at Cherbourg was fought on 21 and 22 May Old Style (1st and 2 June New Style) 1692 as part of the aftermath of the Battle of Barfleur which had just been fought on 19 May (Old Style) 1692.
| Action at Cherbourg | |||||||
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| Part of the Nine Years' War | |||||||
Destruction of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of the Hogue, Adriaen van Diest | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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England Dutch Republic | France | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Ralph Delaval | Anne Tourville | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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11 ships of the line 3 fireships |
3 ships of the line 2 frigates 1 fireship | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 3 fireships destroyed |
3 ships of the line destroyed 2 frigates destroyed 1 fireship destroyed | ||||||
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