Action of 17 July 1628

Action of 17 July 1628
Part of Anglo-French War (1627–1629)
Date17 July 1628
Location
St. Lawrence River, near present-day Rimouski, Quebec
Result English victory
Belligerents
 England  France
Commanders and leaders
David Kirke
Strength
5–6 men-of-war
1 pinnace		 4 large merchant vessels
1 barque
Casualties and losses
none reported 4 merchant vessels captured
400 prisoners

The action of 17 July 1628 took place during the Anglo-French War (1627–1629). The English force led by the Kirke brothers succeeded in capturing a supply convoy bound for New France, severely impairing that colony's ability to resist attack.

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