Naval battle off St. John (1691) 1691
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 September 1691 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1691 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Canada | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | King William's War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | France, Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.2733, -66.0633 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Naval battle off St. John took place on 22 September 1691 between France and England toward the beginning of King William's War in the Bay of Fundy off present-day Saint John, New Brunswick. The English ship sailed with the new British Governor of Acadia Edward Tyng while the French ship sailed with the French Governor of Acadia Joseph Robineau de Villebon.
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