1798French Legislature Authorizes Seizure of Neutral Ships Carrying British Goods

January 18: The legislature authorizes French ships to seize...
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1798

🚢 French Legislature Authorizes Seizure of Neutral Ships Carrying British Goods

January 18: The legislature authorizes French ships to seize neutral ships carrying British merchandise.
TradeMaritimeNeutral ShipsBritish MerchandiseWarfareEconomic WarfareFrench RepublicNapoleonic WarsBlockadeCommerce