French capture of Gorée (1804) 1804
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 January 1804 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1804 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Senegal | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Napoleonic Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 14.6669, -17.3983 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
A French force from Cayenne under the command of lieutenant de vaisseau Jean-Michel Mahė recaptured Gorée from the British on 18 January 1804.
The vessels consisted of a naval schooner Vigie and three privateers. The troops consisted of a contingent from the 8th Demi-Brigade and another from the Cayenne Volunteers.
The French force stopped at Dakar, Senegal, on its way. At Dakar it added the schooner Rosalia and a detachment of troops from the 46th Brigade, and requisitioned the privateer Mon Oncle Thomas, from Rochelle, to join the expedition. Mon Oncle Thomas had put into Dakar to request an extension of her letter of marque. The Commandant promised to renew the letter on condition that Mon Oncle Thomas joined the expedition.
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