Espoir (ship)
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Espoir (ship)
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During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, British vessels captured at least 12 French warships and privateers named Espoir, which means “Hope” in French. In only one case was there mention of an exchange of fire or casualties. In general, the privateers tried to escape, and failing that surrendered. HMS Crescent captured the French privateer Espoir, of ten guns, on 2 March 1793. Espoir was under the command of Jean-Jacques Magendie. By agreement Crescent shared the bounty bill with HM
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2023-03-18T15:47:33Z
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