Action of 29 June 1694

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This battle took place on 29 June 1694 when a force of 9 French ships, under Jean Bart, defeated a Dutch convoy, which had earlier that month been captured from the French, and the 8-ship escorting force, under Hidde de Vries. 2 neutral Danish ships and 1 Swedish ship were with the convoy.

Ships involved:

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France (Jean Bart)

Maure 54 (flag)
Fortuné 50
Adroit 44
Jersey 50
Comte 50
Mignon 50
Bienvenu 24 (merchantman)
Portefaix 24 (merchantman)
Biche (corvette)

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Netherlands (Hidde de Vries)

Prinz Friso 58 (flag) - Captured by Maure
Zeerijp 34 - Captured
Statenlande 50 - Captured
5 other warships
120 or more merchant ships - captured that day or soon after

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