The First Battle of Cape Finisterre (14 May 1747) was waged during the War of the Austrian Succession. It refers to the attack by 14 British ships of the line under Admiral George Anson against a French 30-ship convoy commanded by Admiral de la Jonquière. The French were attempting to protect their merchant ships by using warships with them. The British captured 4 ships of the line, 2 frigates, and 7 merchantmen, in a five-hour battle in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Finisterre in northwest Spain. One French frigate, one French East India Company warship, and the other merchantmen escaped.
First Battle of Cape Finisterre: British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats a French 30-ship convoy commanded by A
First Battle of Cape Finisterre: British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats a French 30-ship convoy commanded by Admiral de la Jonquière off Cape Finisterre in northwest Spain
Historical Significance
The First Battle of Cape Finisterre (14 May 1747) was waged during the War of the Austrian Succession.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 14, 1747?
- The First Battle of Cape Finisterre (14 May 1747) was waged during the War of the Austrian Succession. It refers to the attack by 14 British ships of the line under Admiral George Anson against a French 30-ship convoy commanded by Admiral de la Jonquière. The French were attempting to protect their merchant ships by using warships with them.
- Why is First Battle of Cape Finisterre: British fleet under Admiral George Anson def... significant?
- The First Battle of Cape Finisterre (14 May 1747) was waged during the War of the Austrian Succession.