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GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE The British fleet under command of Lord Howe defeats the French in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Ushant
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1794 Atlantic Command Defeats Glorious Howe Revolutionary Ushant Wars Waters
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This striking image captures the pivotal moment of the Glorious First of June battle, fought on the 1st of June, 1794, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ushant, France. The British fleet, under the command of Admiral Lord Howe, is triumphantly depicted as they outmaneuver and outgun the French fleet, marking a significant victory for the British during the early stages of the French Revolutionary Wars. The waters around Ushant, a small island located at the entrance to the English Channel, were the setting for this historic naval battle. The British fleet, consisting of 28 ships of the line, had been patrolling the area in response to intelligence reports of a French fleet under Rear-Admiral de Grasse, which was making its way from the Caribbean to join forces with the French army in Toulon. Lord Howe, a veteran naval commander, seized the opportunity to engage the French fleet and ordered his ships to form a line of battle. The ensuing battle raged for over seven hours, with both sides suffering heavy losses. However, the British ultimately emerged victorious, with the French fleet retreating to Brest. This victory was a morale boost for the British people, who had been facing a series of military defeats in Europe and the Americas. It also prevented the French and Spanish forces from joining forces, which would have had significant implications for the outcome of the war. This print, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a vivid and dramatic representation of this pivotal moment in naval history. The intricate details of the ships, the dynamic composition, and the sense of movement and energy make this an engaging and captivating image that transports us back to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in 1794.
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