How many ships were in the task force that Francis McLean became famous for defendin New Ireland against?
Francis McLean (British army officer) Francis McLean (c.1717 – 4 May 1781) was a British army officer, one of two sons of Captain William Maclean and Anne Kinloch. He became famous for defending New Ireland (Maine) against the Penobscot Expedition during the American Revolution. The defeat of the Expedition was a noted British victory of the American Revolution. He was in command of the 74th Regiment of (Highland) Foot and 82nd Regiment of Foot (1778). He died 4 May 1781 at Halifax, Nova Scotia and is buried in the crypt of St. Paul's Church (Halifax). McLean never married.
Action of 27 February 1941 The Action of 27 February 1941 was a single ship action between a New Zealand cruiser and an Italian auxiliary cruiser. It began when HMNZS "Leander" ordered a flagless freighter to stop for an inspection. Instead of complying, the freighter, the "Ramb I" , raised the Italian colours and engaged the cruiser, "Leander" sinking "Ramb I" shortly after. Most of the Italian crew were rescued and taken to Addu Atoll, then Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). "Leander" returned to patrol southwards, after more reports were received of commerce raiders in the area.