Battle of Dogger Bank (1781) 1781
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 August 1781 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1781 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Europe) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Fourth Anglo-Dutch War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Dutch Republic, Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 54.7240, 2.7690 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Dogger Bank was a fleet action fought in the North Sea on 5 August 1781 during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War. It occurred between a British fleet under Vice-Admiral of the Blue Sir Hyde Parker and a Dutch squadron under Schout-bij-nacht Johan Zoutman, both of which were escorting convoys.
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