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Battle of Grand Port
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The Battle of Grand Port was fought on 20–27 August 1810 between the British and French navies over the harbour of Grand Port, then in Isle de France, as part of the Mauritius campaign of the Napoleon
Painting of the battle
Painting of the battle
The French squadron at Grand Port. From left to right: Bellone, Minerve, Victor (background), and Ceylon, detail from Combat de Grand Port by Pierre-J
The French squadron at Grand Port. From left to right: Bellone, Minerve, Victor (background), and Ceylon, detail from Combat de Grand Port by Pierre-Julien Gilbert.
Detail from Combat de Grand Port by Pierre-Julien Gilbert. Visible from left to right: HMS Iphigenia (seen striking her colours), HMS Magicienne and H
Detail from Combat de Grand Port by Pierre-Julien Gilbert. Visible from left to right: HMS Iphigenia (seen striking her colours), HMS Magicienne and HMS Sirius being set on fire by their crews, HMS Nereide surrendering, French frigate Bellone, Minerve, Victor (in the background), and Ceylon. Many of the details shown in the painting did not happen simultaneously, but were spread over several days.
Grand Port in 2023, the memorial to the battle.
Grand Port in 2023, the memorial to the battle.