Was die Aufzeichnungen sagen
- Wann
- 22. Jan. 1782
- Art
- Schlacht
- Koordinaten
- 6.80° N, 58.17° W
- Description
- 1782 naval battle
- Naval
- ja
Capture of Demerara and Essequibo
The capture of Demerara and Essequibo was a French military expedition carried out in January 1782 as part of the American Revolutionary War. In 1781 Admiral Lord Rodney sent two sloops from his fleet at Sint Eustatius to take possession of the Dutch colonies of Essequibo and Demerara. In 1782 the French successfully took possession of these settlements, compelling British Governor Robert Kingston to surrender.
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