Battle

Battle of Guadeloupe

21 Dec 1779 – 22 Dec 1779 · 16.27° N, 61.55° W

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21 Dec 1779 – 22 Dec 1779
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
16.27° N, 61.55° W
Description
1779 naval battle
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Battle of Guadeloupe (1779)

1779 naval battle

The Battle of Guadeloupe or the Action of 21–22 December 1779 was a naval engagement that took place off the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War between three Royal Navy ships and three French Navy frigates. The Royal Navy under Joshua Rowley sighted and promptly chased the French frigates, all of which were captured after a brief fight.

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