The French squadron at the Battle of Solebay on 7 June 1672 (new style) was commanded by the Comte d'Estrées. The squadron consisted of 30 ships fit to fight in the line, 5 light frigates, and 8 fireships. This is the listing compiled by Julian S. Corbett:
Van Division commanded by Lt-General Abraham du Quesne
Ship guns commander
1) Illustre 70 Marquis de Grancy
2) Téméraire 50 M. de Larson
3) Admirable 68 M. de Beaulieu
4) Terrible 70 M. de Quesne, Vice-Admiral
5) Conquérant 70 M. de Thivas
6) Prince 50 Marquis d'Amfreville
7) Bourbon 50 M. de Kervin
8) Hasardeux 38 M. de la Vigerie
9) Alcyon 46 M. Bitaut de Bléor
10) Vaillant 50 Chevalier de Nesmond
Center Division commanded by Comte d'Estrées
11) Foudroyant 70 M. Louis Gabaret
12) Brave 54 Chevalier de Valbelle
13) Aquilon 50 Chevalier d'Hally
14) Tonnant 58 M. Desardans
15) Saint-Philippe 78 Comte d'Estree, Admiral
M. de Cou, Capitain de Pavillon (flag captain)
16) Grand 70 M. Gombaud
17) Duc 50 Chevalier de Sepville
18) Eole 38 Chevalier de Cogolin
19) Oriflamme 50 M. de Kerjean
20) Excellent 50 M. de Magnon
21) Arrogant 38 M. de Villenueve-Ferriére
Rear Division commanded by M. des Rabesnières
22) Fort 60 Comte de Blénac
23) Rubis 46 M. de Saint Aubin d'Infreville
24) Galant 46 Chevalier de Flacourt
25) Sanspareil 66 M. de la Clocheterie
26) Superbe 70 M. des Rabesniéres, Rear-Admiral
27) Le Sage 50 M. de Tourville
28) Le Hardi 38 M. de la Roque-Garseval
29) Heureux 50 M. Pannetier
30) Invincible 70 Commandeur de Verdille
Corbett does not give the names of the smaller vessel.
Sources:
- Julian S. Corbett, "A Note on the Drawings in the Possession of The Earl of Dartmouth Illustrating The Battle of Solebay May 28, 1672 and The Battle of the Texel August 11, 1673", 1908.
