Action of 17 July 1628

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Action of 17 July 1628
Part of Anglo-French War (1627–1629)
Date 17 July 1628 Location St. Lawrence River, near present-day Rimouski, Quebec Result English victory
Belligerents
England	France
Commanders and leaders
David Kirke
Strength
5–6 men-of-war 1 pinnace	4 large merchant vessels 1 barque
Casualties and losses
none reported	4 merchant vessels captured 400 prisoners

The action of 17 July 1628 took place during the Anglo-French War (1627–1629). The English force led by the Kirke brothers succeeded in capturing a supply convoy bound for New France, severely impairing that colony's ability to resist attack.