In May 1794, a large French fleet put to sea to ensure the safety of an American grain convoy and was intercepted far out in the Atlantic at the Glorious First of June by the British Channel Fleet, the most powerful of the Royal Navy's fleets and the force assigned to restrict French movements from Brest. The French suffered a serious defeat, losing seven ships, but managed to retire in good order and saved the grain convoy.
In May 1794, a large French fleet was dispatched to safeguard an American grain shipment and was intercepted by the British Channel Fleet far out at sea on June 1st, the most powerful of the Royal Navy's fleets assigned to restrict French movements from Brest. The French suffered a significant defeat, losing seven ships, but managed to retreat in good order and saved the grain convoy.