Battle of the Gulf of Quiberon

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:aftermath British naval dominance in the Atlantic
gptkbp:british_flagship gptkb:Royal_George
gptkbp:british_naval_losses minimal compared to French losses
gptkbp:casualties French losses significant
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:France
gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Hawke
gptkb:Comte_de_Conflans
gptkbp:commemoration memorials and writings
gptkbp:community_impact weakened French naval power
gptkbp:cultural_references in literature and art
gptkbp:date 20 November 1759
gptkbp:famous_for decisive tactics employed by Hawke
gptkbp:famous_quote " The French fleet is no more!"
gptkbp:fleet_size mix of battleships and frigates
gptkbp:fought_against winter season
British Royal Navy and French Navy
gptkbp:french_flagship gptkb:Bretagne
gptkbp:french_fleet_composition mainly battleships
gptkbp:french_naval_doctrine focused on large fleet engagements
gptkbp:french_naval_losses over 20 ships lost
gptkbp:french_naval_tactics attempted to engage in close combat
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied for naval strategy
gptkbp:historical_context part of the struggle for colonial supremacy
gptkbp:historical_documentation detailed in naval archives
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future naval engagements
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied among historians
gptkbp:historical_records documented in naval history
gptkbp:historical_significance shifted balance of power at sea
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Gulf of Quiberon
gptkbp:issues relevant to contemporary naval strategy.
gptkbp:legacy considered a turning point in naval warfare
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gulf_of_Quiberon
gptkbp:military_doctrine emphasized discipline and training
gptkbp:military_strategy influenced by previous battles
line of battle
attempt to break the blockade
blockade of French ports
effective use of wind and weather
gptkbp:naval_tactics_studied by future naval commanders
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Quiberon_Bay
gptkb:Battle_of_Lagos
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Admiral_Edward_Hawke
gptkb:Admiral_de_Conflans
gptkbp:notable_ships approximately 40
gptkbp:outcome disruption of French supply lines
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance decisive naval engagement
gptkbp:strategic_goals secured British dominance in the Caribbean
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the sea routes
gptkbp:strategy strengthened British naval reputation
gptkbp:tactics_used crossing the T
gptkbp:weather_conditions stormy seas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Admiral_Thomas_Cochrane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7