Action of 6 December 1782
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The action of 6 December 1782 was an naval encounter primarily fought between HMS Ruby and the French ship Solitaire off the coast of Martinique. Ruby easily defeated Solitaire.
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Action of 6 December 1782 | |||||||
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Part of the American Revolutionary War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain | France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
John Collins | Jean-Charles de Borda | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1 third rate ship of the line HMS Ruby |
1 third rate ship of the line Solitaire 1 brig Speedy | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
2 men wounded |
Solitaire & Speedy captured, 35 killed & 55 wounded, 500 captured |
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