Pierre-Nicolas Lahalle [SEP] date of death
Pierre-Nicolas Lahalle
Pierre-Nicolas Lahalle (Epreville, 1 April 1772 - Roscoff, 5 August 1828) was a French naval officer.
Career.
In 1809, he captained the 40-gun frigate "Topaze". She was captured during the Action of 22 January 1809.
In late 1812, he commanded the frigate "Hortense".
Sources and references.
Sources and references Bibliography.
- Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations ; divisions et stations navales ; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous
"Thétis", captured during the Action of 10 November 1808 in the Bay of Biscay. Despite the losses, some ships did reach their destination intact and further supply ships were prepared, including the frigate "Topaze", ordered to transport 1,100 barrels of flour to Cayenne. The cargo was loaded during late November and early December, the frigate also carrying military supplies and 100 soldiers to augment the Cayenne garrison. The ship, under the command of Captain Pierre-Nicolas Lahalle, was only three years old and carried 40