Historical Events tagged with "east indiamen"
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Military & Warfare
French Frigates Defeat British East Indiamen
November 18th, 1809 215 years ago
In the Bay of Bengal, French frigates launched a strategic attack against British East Indiamen, successfully overpowering their maritime trade vessels. The action demonstrated the prowess of the French navy during the Napoleonic Wars, disrupting British control in the region and showcasing tactical naval maneuvers. This encounter resulted in significant British losses, altering the balance of maritime power in the Indian Ocean and affecting trade routes vital to the British Empire.
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