Timeline (Brest Rendezvous)

July
July 22nd - After the Battle of Cape Finisterre, French Naval Officer Villenuve elects to continue to Brest.

August
August 21st - Villenuve's ships rendezvous with more French ships off the coast of Brest.

August 23rd - The combined French ships engage in the Battle of the English Channel, resulting in a decisive French victory and the clearing of the English Channel.

August 26th - The French fleet lands an invasion force in Ireland, beginning the large campaign of the Invasion of Ireland.

September
September 7th - The French invasion force fully controls Ireland and the pocket of U.K. territory directly above.

September 17th - The U.K. Prepares an invasion of Ireland.

September 24th - The Battle of the Irish Sea commences, resulting in a French victory.

September 25th - The retreating English soldiers seek refuge at Isle of Man.

September 29th - The French forces attempt an invasion of Isle of Man, resulting in the Battle of Isle of Man and a victory to the English forces, but with catastrophic losses to the English side.

September 31st - The English fleet returns, commencing the Battle of Inisbofin and a French victory.

October
October 3rd - The English forces attempt to send relief forces to Isle of Man, resulting in the Second Battle of the Irish Sea and an English victory, temporarily disabling the French fleet.

October 7th - The English forces attempt an invasion of Ireland, resulting in the Battle of Ardglass and a French victory.

October 26th - The French fleet attempts an invasion of Isle of Man, resulting in the Second Battle of Isle of Man and the French takeover of Isle of Man.

October 31st - The English forces attempt an attack on Isle of Man, resulting in the Third Battle of Isle of Man and a decisive French victory.