Battle at The Lizard

The Battle at The Lizard (French: Combat du Cap Lézard) took place on 21 October 1707 during the War of the Spanish Succession near Lizard Point, Cornwall between two French squadrons under René Duguay-Trouin and Claude de Forbin and a British convoy protected by a squadron under Commodore Richard Edwards. Duguay-Trouin and Forbin were two of the most successful French naval commanders and they caused much damage to the British merchant fleet.

Two French naval squadrons under René Duguay-Trouin and Claude de Grosbois fought near Lizard Point, Cornwall, on 21 October 1707 during the War of the Spanish Succession. The battle resulted in a minor tactical victory for Duguay-Trouin, highlighting French naval efforts to challenge British dominance in the English Channel.