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- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean abstract "Roquebert's expedition to the Caribbean, was an unsuccessful operation by a French naval squadron to transport supplies to Guadeloupe in December 1809 at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. Over the previous year, British Royal Navy squadrons had isolated and defeated the French Caribbean colonies one by one, until by the autumn Guadeloupe was the only colony remaining in French hands. Cut off from the rest of the world by British blockade squadrons that intercepted all ships coming to or from the island, Guadeloupe was in a desperate situation, facing economic collapse, food shortages and social upheaval, as well as the impending threat of British invasion. In an effort to reinforce and resupply the colony, the French government sent four frigates to the West Indies in November 1809 under Commodore François Roquebert. Two of the ships were only lightly armed, their cannon removed to make room for supplies and troops. Two others were at full strength, ordered to protect the storeships on their journey from the British forces operating off both the French and Guadeloupe coasts.The squadron almost reached the Caribbean without encountering any of patrolling British warships sent to watch for French reinforcements, but was spotted and intercepted by the frigate HMS Junon on 13 December. Junon's captain did not realise the size of the French squadron until it was too late and, despite fierce resistance, his ship was captured and he was mortally wounded. Continuing with the mission, Roquebert successfully delivered the disarmed frigates Loire and Seine to within sight of Guadeloupe and then left them, his frigates making their way back to France without ensuring the safe arrival of their convoy. On 15 December, the small British brig HMS Observateur, which had witnessed the defeat of Junon, brought news of the French arrival to the blockade squadron anchored off Basse-Terre. Summoning ships from the surrounding region, the British commander, Captain Volant Vashon Ballard amassed a significant squadron and forced the French supply ships to anchor in a protected bay at Anse la Barque, on the southeastern coast of Guadeloupe.Ineffectual efforts were made to capture the French ships, but it was not until the arrival of the 74-gun HMS Sceptre under Captain Samuel James Ballard that an attack was made in earnest. As small ships engaged the batteries on shore, two frigates entered the bay and attacked the disarmed frigates, causing both to surrender in an hour-long engagement. Both French ships were badly damaged and a fire started during the engagement was able to rapidly spread through them, destroying both ships in succession. Many of the French crew escaped ashore from the wrecks, while others were picked up by British ships. The blockade of Guadeloupe was successfully maintained, and the island was captured in a coordinated invasion a month later. Roquebert's remaining ships were intercepted on 16 January by a patrolling British frigate, but successfully escaped pursuit and eventually returned undamaged to France.".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean causalties "21 killed, 18 wounded".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean causalties "Unknown, Loire and Seine destroyed".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean combatant "French Empire".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean combatant "United Kingdom".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean commander Dominique_Roquebert.
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean commander John_Shortland.
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean commander Samuel_James_Ballard.
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean date "1809-12-13".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean date "1809-12-18".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean isPartOfMilitaryConflict Napoleonic_Wars.
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean place Antigua.
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean place Guadeloupe.
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean result "British victory".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean result "French victory".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength "Armed storeships Loire and Seine with support from batteries on shore".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength "frigate HMS Junon".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength "frigates HMS Thetis and HMS Blonde with support from HMS Sceptre, HMS Freija, HMS Ringdove, HMS Hazard, HMS Cygnet and HMS Elizabeth".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength "frigates Renommée and Clorinde, armed storeships Loire and Seine.".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean thumbnail Guadeloupe_map.png?width=300.
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean wikiPageExternalLink PPA398,M1.
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- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean casualties "20".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean casualties "21".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean casualties "At least 9 killed, 22 wounded".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean casualties "Unknown, Loire and Seine destroyed".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean combatant "French Empire".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean combatant "United Kingdom".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean commander "Captain John Shortland".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean commander "Captain Samuel James Ballard".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean commander "Commodore François Roquebert".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean commander "Lieutenant Joseph-Normand Kergré and Lieutenant Bernard Vincent".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean conflict "--12-13".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean conflict "--12-18".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean conflict "Roquebert's expedition to the Caribbean:".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean date "1809-12-13".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean date "1809-12-18".
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- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean partof "the Napoleonic Wars".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean place "Anse la Barque, Guadeloupe".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean place "East of Antigua,".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean result "British victory".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean result "French victory".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength French_frigate_Junon_(1806).
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength Frigate.
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength "Armed storeships Loire and Seine with support from batteries on shore".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength "frigates HMS Thetis and HMS Blonde with support from HMS Sceptre, HMS Freija, HMS Ringdove, HMS Hazard, HMS Cygnet and HMS Elizabeth".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean strength "frigates Renommée and Clorinde, armed storeships Loire and Seine.".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean subject Category:Battles_involving_France.
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- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean point "17.3 -57.0".
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- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean comment "Roquebert's expedition to the Caribbean, was an unsuccessful operation by a French naval squadron to transport supplies to Guadeloupe in December 1809 at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. Over the previous year, British Royal Navy squadrons had isolated and defeated the French Caribbean colonies one by one, until by the autumn Guadeloupe was the only colony remaining in French hands.".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean label "Roquebert's expedition to the Caribbean".
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- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean lat "17.3".
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- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean depiction Guadeloupe_map.png.
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- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean name "Action of 13 December 1809".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean name "Action of 18 December 1809".
- Roquebert's_expedition_to_the_Caribbean name "Roquebert's expedition to the Caribbean:".