Allemand's escape from Lorient

Allemand's escape from Lorient
Part of the French Revolutionary Wars
Date9 March 1812 – 29 March 1812
Location
Lorient - Brest
Result French success
Belligerents
France  Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
Admiral Zacharie Allemand Admiral John Gore
Strength
4 ships of the line
4 frigates
2 corvettes		 4 squadrons
Casualties and losses
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Allemand's escape from Lorient was an episode of the naval operations of the French Navy in 1812. A number of French, warships trapped in Lorient by the British blockade, managed to take to the sea under Zacharie Allemand and sail to Brest. British squadrons sailed in pursuit, but were unable to force the French fleet into action.

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