Action of 19 February 1619
The Action of 19 February 1619 was a naval engagement between Denmark-Norway, under the leadership of Ove gjedde, and French privateers, which took place on 19 February 1619, during the first Danish expedition to India. Two French vessels were taken and incorporated into the Royal Danish Navy.
| Action of 19 February | |||||||
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| Part of Ove Gjedde's expedition | |||||||
Ove Gjedde captures two French privateers of Cape Verde, by unknown author | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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French pirates France | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Ove Gjedde Ronald Crappé | Unknown | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| HDMS Elephanten |
Lion d'or Jageren | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 4 ships | 3 ships | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
2 ships hijacked 1 ship burned | ||||||
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