Action of 22 January 1809 Action of 22 January 1809 The Action of 22 January 1809 was a minor naval engagement fought off the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe during the Napoleonic Wars. The action was fought as part of the blockade of Guadeloupe and neighbouring Martinique by a large British Royal Navy squadron, which was seeking to cut the islands off from contact and supplies from France by preventing the passage of shipping from Europe to the islands. The British blockade was part of their preparation for planned invasions during the next year. The French made numerous efforts to supply their colonies during this period,
Action of 15 January 1782 and "Dama Biscayma" of twenty guns tried to escape but "Fox" overhauled them both. They engaged "Fox" for nearly an hour before they finally struck. "Fox" had one boatswain and one seaman killed, and seven others wounded. The two Spanish ships were bound to Havana from San Sebastián. The prizes were carried into Jamaica and the prize money was distributed accordingly making Windsor and his crew rich men. For his action Thomas Windsor was promoted and went on to command on 31 January. Action of 15 January 1782 The Action of 15 January 1782 was a minor naval engagement that