Sappho vs Admiral Jawl, 3rd March 1808

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Sappho vs Admiral Jawl

3rd March 1808
 

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Sappho (16) 1806-1830
British 16 Gun
Unrated Sloop
George LangfordBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1797-1817
2 wounded
 

Denmark

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Admiral Jawl (28) 1808-1808
Danish 28 Gun
Unrated Brig
Jorgen JorgensonDanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1780-1841
2 killed
 

Notes on Action


DescriptionTRN5
Whilst cruising off Scarborough on March 2nd, the Sappho, 18, Commander George Langford, 6 chased and brought to action the Danish brig Admiral Jawl, 28, Commander Jorgen Jorgenson. The Sappho, in spite of her nominal inferiority, was at close quarters the more powerful vessel, and in half an hour compelled her opponent to strike. The Sappho had 2 wounded; the enemy, 2 killed.
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