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Battle of Saint-Mathieu
The naval Battle of Saint-Mathieu took place on 10 August 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai, near Brest, France, between an English fleet of 25 ships commanded by Sir Edward Howard and a Franco-Breton fleet of 22 ships commanded by René de Clermont. It is possibly the first battle between ships using cannon through ports, although this played a minor role in the fighting. This was one of only two full-fledged naval battles fought by King Henry VIII
"Saint Paul", hence the name of the archipelago.
1511–1520 1512.
- 10 August — Cordelière (also known as Marie-la-Cordelière) ( Brittany): During the Battle of Saint-Mathieu, Admiral Portzmoguer fearing defeat blew up his own ship and one English ship, HMS "Regent" as well.
- 10 August — HMS "Regent" (): Sank near Brest, France during the Battle of Saint-Mathieu, after an explosion on the Breton ship "Cordelière".