Action of 22 June 1803
Part of War of the Third Coalition

HMS Constellation, under the command of Captain James Gardener, moving to board the frigate Emeraude Thomas Whitcombe
Date22 June 1803
Location
Off the coast of Brest, France
Result British Victory
Belligerents
 United Kingdom  France
Commanders and leaders
James Gardener Homme Francais
Strength
1 Frigate
325 crew
48 guns
1 Frigate
286 crew
32 guns
Casualties and losses
18 dead
27 wounded, 7 critically
35 dead
46 wounded
1 frigate sunk