French convoy scattered by British squadron off Brest, France according to the Dutch newspaper Groninger courant dated 28 December 1781

An item dated London, England 18^th reported that admiral Kempenfelt on the 12^th cruising with 12 ships of the line and 4 frigates encountered a French squadron of 12 ships of the line and 50 troop transports which left Brest, France. Of the transports were 21 captured and both fleets were preparing for a battle.