Ushant

[ uhsh-uhnt ]

noun

1. an island off the NW coast of France: naval battles 1778, 1794. 4½ miles (7 km) long.

Ushant

/ ˈʌʃənt /

noun

1. an island off the NW coast of France, at the tip of Brittany: scene of naval battles in 1778 and 1794 between France and Britain. Area: about 16 sq km (6 sq miles) French nameOuessant

Example Sentences

From the Bill of Portland, which is the land you see astern of us, the distance to Ushant is one hundred and fifty-seven miles.

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On the morning of the 28th, being about 140 leagues west of Ushant, the enemy were discovered at some distance to windward.

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Not long after this the “gallant Arethusa” was wrecked upon the rocks near Ushant, in pursuit of an enemy.

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He pounced upon her after passing Ushant, and the excellent cargo was suitably distributed amongst the fleet.

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As the wind was unchanged, they therefore laid their course from Ushant for the Isle of Wight.

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