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Lissa [Vis]
Battle Name : Lissa [Vis]
Date(s) : 13 March 1811
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleonic non-specific engagements ,
Outcome : A victory for British Navy over French Navy
Type of battle : Sea
Summary
Four British frigates were outnumbered in ships, men and guns [276 to 124]. They succeeded in taking two French frigates and destroying a third.
Location
Off the island of Lissa[now called Vis] (Southern Adriatic)
Casualty figures
French Navy
- Number engaged :
- 2,500
- Casualties :
- 1,400 (56.00%)
British Navy
- Number engaged :
- 1,000
- Casualties :
- 200 (20.00%)
