Action of 18 November 1809
- Action of 18 November 1809
Action of 18 November 1809 was a battle during the Napoleonic Wars. It took place on 18 November 1809 near Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, when 2 French frigates and a corvette defeated and captured 3 British East Indiamen. "Wyndham" was captured on 22 November after a long chase, but recaptured by the British frigate "Magicienne" 36 on 29 December just before she could arrive at Mauritius to meet the other ships.
hips involved
France
*"Vénus" 40
* "Manche" 40
* "Créole" 14
Britain
* "Wyndham" 26 (John Stewart) - Captured by "Vénus" 22 November
* "Charlton" 26 (Charles Mortlock) - Captured by "Manche" and "Créole"
* "United Kingdom" 26 (William Parker D'Esterre) - Captured by "Manche" and "Créole"
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