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|co-ordinates= [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=8.5766,81.2309&z=16&t=h&hl=enapprox 8.5766°N 81.2309°E]   
 
|co-ordinates= [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=8.5766,81.2309&z=16&t=h&hl=enapprox 8.5766°N 81.2309°E]   

Revision as of 17:09, 31 July 2008

Siege of Trincomalee 1795
Part of Ceylon War
Date: 3-26 August 1795
Location: Fort Fredrick,Trincomalee, Ceylon
Presidency: Madras
Co-ordinates: 8.5766°N 81.2309°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Dutch
Commanders
Admiral Peter Rainier
Maj Gen James Stuart
Strength
Casualties

External Links

Google Books - Siege of Trincomalee