Battle of the Gulf of Porto San Lorenzo

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Barbary_Corsairs
gptkbp:aftermath increased French naval presence in the Mediterranean
gptkbp:casualties French losses were minimal
British losses were significant
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_Royal_Navy
gptkb:French_Navy
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Horatio_Nelson
gptkb:François_de_Brueys
gptkb:Rear_Admiral_François_de_Brueys_d'_Aigalliers
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Horatio_Nelson
faced challenges in coordination
gptkbp:crew larger than British fleet
smaller than French fleet
gptkbp:date June 29, 1798
gptkbp:doctrine focused on blockades
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed for its tactical lessons
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger Napoleonic Wars
part of the larger conflict between Britain and France
gptkbp:historical_documentation well-documented in naval history
captured in various naval records
gptkbp:historical_impact shifted naval power dynamics
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a turning point in naval engagements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Gulf of Porto San Lorenzo
gptkbp:leadership demonstrated effective command structure
gptkbp:legacy influenced future naval engagements
remains a subject of study in military academies
gptkbp:location Gulf of Porto San Lorenzo
gptkbp:military_strategy blockade tactics
influenced future naval doctrines
open sea battle
aimed at weakening French influence
attempted to outmaneuver French forces
focused on maintaining sea control
reflected changes in naval technology
relied on speed and maneuverability
use of line of battle ships
gptkbp:military_technology introduced new naval formations
gptkbp:narrative_style varied interpretations of the battle's significance
gptkbp:notable_battle decisive victory for the French
studied for its tactical lessons
characterized by close-range engagements
gptkbp:notable_ships cannon technology
emphasized decisive engagements.
emphasized fleet concentration
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:French_Revolutionary_Wars
gptkbp:result French victory
gptkbp:significance demonstrated naval tactics of the period
gptkbp:strategic_importance French dominance in the region
affected subsequent naval policies
control of Mediterranean sea routes
gptkbp:tactics flanking maneuvers
effective use of artillery
cannon fire effectiveness
attempted to disrupt French supply lines
maintained control of key ports
utilized superior positioning
gptkbp:weather_conditions favorable for the French