On this day 13 April

[7eat51]

On the 13th of April 1796, the HMS Indefatigable, under the command of Captain Edward Pellew, was pursuing the French frigate Unité (32) as she was heading to shore. Pellew signaled to the frigate HMS Révolutionnaire (40) to intercept the French ship. After the Révolutionnaire fired a second broadside, the French captain, Charles-Alexandre Léon Durand Linois, surrendered. The British commissioned the captured ship as the HMS Unite.

Captain Edward Pellew:

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Charles-Alexandre Léon Durand Linois:

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Hull of HMS Révolutionnaire:

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For information on today's event:
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/13887/pages/387
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_frigate_Gracieuse_(1788)

[Berthier]

"the French captain, Charles-Alexandre Léon Durand Linois"

later became an Admiral

[Cmmdre]

Classic example of screw up and move up.:surrender: :medal:

[Berthier]

Classic example of screw up and move up.:surrender: :medal:

He had an even more lack luster moment in the Indian ocean when he was fooled by armed merchatmen into thinking there were SOL's present so he broke off and sailed away.:hmmm:

[Cmmdre]

Did you say his name was Admiral Clouseau?:embarass:

[Coog]

He had an even more lack luster moment in the Indian ocean when he was fooled by armed merchatmen into thinking there were SOL's present so he broke off and sailed away.:hmmm:

Are you referring to this incident Daniel?

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?533-On-This-Day-6-August

[Cmmdre]

Are you referring to this incident Daniel?

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.php?533-On-This-Day-6-August

Excellent reference Bobby. I certainly enjoy the information you've added to this site. Easy to click on and read.