This battle took place on 29 November 1811 in the Adriatic Sea and was a British victory over the French. November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Adriatic Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea separating the Apennine peninsula (Italy) from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges. ...

Ships involved:

United Kingdom

Active 38
Alceste 38
Unité 36
Kingfisher 18

France

Pauline 40
Pomone 40
Persanne 24 (merchantman) - Captured by Unité