Battle of Negapatam (1782)
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This article is about the 1782 naval action. For other actions with this name, see Battle of Negapatam (disambiguation).
The Battle of Negapatam was the third in a series of battles fought between a British fleet, under Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Hughes, and a French fleet, under the Bailli de Suffren, off the coast of India during the American Revolutionary War. The battle was fought on 6 July 1782.[6] Though the battle was indecisive, Suffren was stopped in his goal by Hughes and withdrew to Cuddalore, while the British remained in control of Negapatam.[3][4]
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Battle of Negapatam | |||||||
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Part of the American Revolutionary War[1] | |||||||
Battle of Negapatam, 6 July 1782, Dominic Serres | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain |
France Supported by: Sultanate of Mysore | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Edward Hughes | Pierre Suffren | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
11 ships of the line 1 frigate |
12 ships of the line 1 frigate 2 corvettes 1 fireship | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
77 killed 233 wounded[1] |
178 killed 601 wounded[1] |
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