What was the name of the French ship that Trương Định's forces sank in 1861?
L'Espérance
La Gloire
Le Fantasque
Le Triomphant
Answer
Trương Định's forces sank the French ship L'Espérance in December 1861. This attack was one of the most notable actions of his guerrilla campaign against the French forces in southern Vietnam.
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