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Action of 1811-05-26

26th May 1811
Part of : The Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815)
Previous action : Action off Madagascar 20.5.1811 - 26.5.1811
Next action : Action of 1811-06-27 27.6.1811

 

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Pilot (16) 1807-1828
British 16 Gun
Unrated Sloop
John Toup NicolasBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1805-1850
1 wounded
 

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On May 26th 1811, Commander John Toup Nicolas, of the Pilot, 18, found four settees drawn up on the beach midway between Neto and Lipuda, in the gulf of Taranto, and sent in his boats, under Lieutenants Alexander Campbell, and Francis Charles Annesley, to bring them off. Although covered by the fire of about 150 troops, three of the craft were captured, and one was destroyed, only 1 person being wounded on the British side.

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