Vlieter incident
Invasion
In the Vlieter incident on 30 August 1799, a squadron of the Batavian Navy, commanded by Rear-Admiral Samuel Story, surrendered to the British navy. The incident occurred during the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland. Wikipedia
Date: August 30, 1799
17 ships: 8 ships of the line; 3 frigates; 1 sloop
Location: Wieringen and Den Helder