Battle of the Gulf of Torbay
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
naval battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased_British_naval_dominance
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
British:_200
French:_300 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:England
gptkb:France |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Admiral_Edward_Russell
Admiral_Anne_Hilarion_de_Tourville |
| gptkbp:date |
June 22, 1690
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
part of the struggle for control of the seas
involved_the_Dutch_fleet involved_the_Spanish_fleet |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Gulf of Torbay
|
| gptkbp:impact |
influenced naval diplomacy
influenced maritime law influenced naval training programs led to the establishment of naval academies set precedents for future naval engagements inspired future naval commanders marked a turning point in the Nine Years' War highlighted the role of naval intelligence in warfare contributed to the development of naval tactics contributed to the evolution of naval strategy demonstrated the importance of naval alliances demonstrated the importance of naval communication demonstrated the significance of naval blockades highlighted the importance of naval intelligence highlighted the importance of naval logistics highlighted the role of naval supply chains influenced naval recruitment strategies influenced public perception of naval warfare influenced the design of warships influenced the use of naval signals led to advancements in naval artillery led to increased funding for the Royal Navy led to reforms in naval strategy led to the establishment of naval codes demonstrated the importance of naval strategy in warfare. demonstrated the role of technology in naval battles influenced the development of naval warfare doctrines influenced the development of naval tactics manuals highlighted the significance of naval reconnaissance boosted_British_naval_reputation contributed_to_the_decline_of_French_naval_power increased_shipbuilding_efforts_in_Britain influenced_naval_alliances_in_Europe demonstrated_effectiveness_of_British_naval_tactics |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future naval engagements
|
| gptkbp:location |
Gulf_of_Torbay
|
| gptkbp:navalFleet |
line of battle
|
| gptkbp:result |
British_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part_of_the_Nine_Years'_War
|
| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
protection of trade routes
control_of_the_English_Channel |