Battle of Providien

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Battle of Providien
Part of 2nd Mysore War
and
East Indies Campaign
Date: 12 April 1782
Location: south of Trincomalee, Ceylon
Presidency: Madras
Co-ordinates: 12.523397°N 80.17685°E
Result: French tactical victory
Combatants
British Fleet French Fleet
Commanders
Admiral Sir Edward Hughes Admiral de Suffren
Strength
11 ships of the line 12 ships of the line
Casualties
137 killed
430 wounded
225 killed or wounded

This was an event during the East Indies Campaign

Summary

After the Battle of Sadras De Suffren repaired his ships at Pondicherry then went in search of Hughes who was heading to Trincomalee. The engagement began to turn in favour of the British when nightfall forced a halt.

External Links

Mysore Wars Heritage History
Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars Wikipedia
2nd Mysore War Wikipedia
Battle of Providien Wikipedia
The rival fleets Wikipedia
Battle of Providien Google Books