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These battles took place on 22 and 25 January1794 when a French frigate force attacked groups of British East Indiamen. Also, on 17 January 1794 Résolu and Vengeur had been defeated by the British East Indiaman Pigot, but Pigot was captured by the remaining 4 French ships on about 30 January 1794. (Redirected from 22 January) January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
Ships involved:
Britain
William Pitt (East Indiaman) Britannia (East Indiaman) Nonsuch (East Indiaman) Nautilus (East Indiaman) Houghton 38 (East Indiaman, Captain Hudson)
Pigot (East Indiaman, Captain Ballantyne)
France
First battle (22 January): Vengeur 38 - Captured; on British side in 2nd battle Résolu 26 - Captured; on British side in 2nd battle Second battle (25 January): Cybéle 36 Prudente 36 Duguay-Trouin 33 (ex-British Princess Royal, captured 4 months previously) Vulcain (corvette)
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