A larger French force consisting of three…

October 1798 CE

A larger French force consisting of three thousand men, and including Wolfe Tone himself, attempts to land in County Donegal near Lough Swilly on October 12, 1798.

They are intercepted by a larger Royal Navy squadron, under Sir John Borlase Warren, and finally surrender after a three hour battle without ever landing in Ireland.

Wolfe Tone is wounded and captured in what is known as the Battle of Tory Island.

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Lough Swilly Donegal Ireland View →

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