14 February 1797Battle of Cape St VincentSir John Jervis
Commands the British fleet at Cape St Vincent and praises Nelson's initiative.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1797, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Commands the British fleet at Cape St Vincent and praises Nelson's initiative.
Boards enemy ships during the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Is promoted rear admiral after Cape St Vincent.
Pitt authorises suspension of Bank of England gold payments during wartime financial pressure.
Pitt orders the Bank of England to suspend gold payments after a wartime run on reserves.
Is invested as a Knight of the Order of the Bath.
Leads boat attacks during operations against Cadiz.
Leads an unsuccessful attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Loses his right arm after being wounded at Tenerife.
Birth of James Thomas Brudenell
The Soho Mint produces large copper pennies and twopences for the British Government.
Appointed Commander of the forces in Ireland
Invents an engine that uses alcohol as fuel
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel
Publication of "Night Thoughts"
Ordained & becomes an Anglican country parson
The Bank issues one-pound and two-pound notes to replace scarce gold coin during restriction.
Created Earl of St Vincent, after the Battle of St Vincent
Returns to Britain to recover after the loss of his arm.
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