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 sent to protect an American grain shipment and encountered the British Channel Fleet far out at sea on June 1st, the most powerful of the Royal Navy's fleets tasked with preventing French movements from Brest. The French suffered a major defeat, losing seven ships, but successfully retreated without further damage and saved the grain convoy.