WebThe Battle of the Bay of Biscay was a naval action that took place 28 December 1943 during World War II as part of the Atlantic campaign. The battle took place in the Bay of Biscay between two Light Cruisers of the British Royal Navy, and a destroyer and torpedo boat flotillas of the German Kriegsmarine hoping to intercept and escort a blockade …

WebSee also Bay of Biscay on Wikipedia, and the disclaimer . Biscay ( bĭs′kắ) Bay of, an eastern arm of the Atlantic, extending from Ushant Island to Cape Ortegal, and flanked on the east by France and on the south by Spain. It is about 350 miles long by 300 miles in width. Violent circular currents, as well as storms, make the navigation ...

WebBAY OF CARE. “Bay of Biscay, Bay of Care” is the result of the collaboration of the Government of Biscay with a group of experts in the European sphere and AGE Platform Europe to reflect on the future approach to long-term care as a whole. Plataform access. OBJECTIVE. AGE PLATFORM EUROPE.

WebDec 14, 2021 · It is after the western Basque districts that the bay is named. The bay covers a total area of 86,000 sq mi (223,000 sq km), and the depth of the waters of the bay are 5,722 ft (1,744 m). During harsh storms, many ships have sunk in the waters of the Bay of Biscay. Some, like the SS Afrique and Soviet Submarine K-8, sunk there too.

WebFeb 01, 2016 · The Bay of Biscay, which is bounded by the west coast of France and the north coast of Spain, covers an area of 86,000 sq miles. It's known for its rough seas and violent storms and much of this ...

WebBay of Biscay (1953). Limits of oceans and seas. 3rd edition. IHO Special Publication, 23. International Hydrographic Organization (IHO): ... Gulf of Biscay: Wikipedia : English: Biscay Bay: ASFA thesaurus : PlaceType: IHO Sea Area : Latitude: 45° 13' 27.9" N (45.2244286°) Longitude: 3° 56' 6.5" W (-3.93513546°) Precision:

WebThe Bay of Biscay (or Gulf of Biscay, Golfe de Gascogne in French, Mar Cantábrico in Galician and Spanish) is a gulf of the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies along the western coast of France from Pointe du Raz in south-western Britanny (to the south of Iroise Sea near Brest and of the convergence area between waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the English …

WebEnglish Wikipedia has an article on: Biscay. Wikipedia . Biscay. A province of the Basque Country, Spain. Clipping of Bay of Biscay. A sea area corresponding to the Bay of Biscay. Translations . province of Spain.

WebThe day started well with a smattering of sightings – the highlight being 4 Cuvier’s Beaked Whale which showed well enough for most people on deck to see them. Cuvier’s Beaked Whale. Unfortunately, weather conditions deteriorated from mirror calm to a good southwesterly force 6 meaning animals were increasingly difficult to find in the ...

WebCrash of an Avro 683 Lancaster III into the Bay of Biscay: 7 killed. The crew left Rabat at 2340LT on November 17 bound for RAF Coningsby. While overflying the Bay of Biscay north of the Portuguese coast, the aircraft was lost around 0555LT, probably after being shot down by a German fighter.

WebThe Bay of Biscay is a triangular-shaped embayment located between the Iberian Peninsula and the western coast of France, representing an E-W-oriented subsidiary arm of the North Atlantic Ocean. The eastern and western sectors are bounded by two well‐differentiated continental margins: the Amorican Margin, northeastwards, and the …

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