Blanche vs Ceres, 19th December 1796

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Blanche vs Ceres

19th December 1796
Part of : The French Revolutionary Wars (1793 - 1802)
Previous action : Terpsichore vs Vestale 13.12.1796
Next action : Chase of the Droits de l'Homme 14.1.1797
 

Great Britain

 
Unknown Division
Ship NameCommanderNotes
 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Blanche (32) 1786-1799
British 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
d'Arcy PrestonBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1790-1896
no casualties
 

Spain

 
Unknown Division
Ship NameCommanderNotes
 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Ceres (40) 1791-1804
Spanish 40 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
 7 killed, 15 wounded Captured
 

Notes on Action


DescriptionTRN4
The Blanche meanwhile engaged the Ceres and quickly brought her colours down, but could not take possession owing to the arrival of the other Spanish ships. The Blanche lost no one; the Ceres, seven killed and fifteen wounded. (See Minerve vs Sabina fir more information)
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