14 February 1797
Battle of Cape St Vincent
Sails with 27 ships to Brest to join the French fleet to invade England. Intercepted by the English & forced to retreat to Cadiz
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Sails with 27 ships to Brest to join the French fleet to invade England. Intercepted by the English & forced to retreat to Cadiz
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