The naval Battle of Lissa was fought on 13 March 1811 just north of the Adriatic island of Lissa (now Vis) between a Franco-Venetian squadron, under the command of French officer Dubourdieu , and a small British force under Captain (afterwards Sir) William Hoste, near The Franco-Venetian squadron consisted of six frigates and five corvettes or small craft. The British squadron was composed of three frigates, Amphion, 32 (Captain William Hoste), Cerberus (Captain Henry Whitby) and Active, 38 (Captain James A. Gordon) and Volage, 22 (Captain Phipps Hornby).

The French captain attempted to imitate the method of attack employed by Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, but was defeated in spite of the gallant fighting of the individual ships. British casualties were 45 killed and 145 wounded. French casualties were about 615, including Dubordieu, who was killed early in the battle.

This was part of a general British push to remove French influence from the Adriatic Sea.

Ships invovled:

Britain (Hoste)

Amphion 38 (flag)
Active 38
Cerberus 32 - Damaged
Volage 22 - Damaged

France/Venice (Dubordieu)

Favorite 40 (flag) - Aground and burnt by crew
Danae 40
Flore 40
Corona 40 - Captured by Active
Carolina 34 (Venetian)
Bellona 34 (Venetian) - Captured by Amphion
Principessa Augusta 20
4 small craft

External link

• http://www.lissa.net/orleans/LIsola_di_Lissa.htm