Battle of Negapatam
| Battle of Negapatam | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Carnatic War | ||
| Date: | 25 June 1746 | |
| Location: | Negapatam, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras Presidency | |
| Co-ordinates: | 10.78837°N 79.842232°E | |
| Result: | Inconclusive | |
| Combatants | ||
| British | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Commodore Edward Peyton | Admiral Bertrand Mahe de la Bourdonnais | |
| Strength | ||
| 6 ships | 9 ships | |
| Casualties | ||
| 60 | 200 | |
This was an event during the 1st Carnatic War
Synopsis
Peyton was captain of the HMS Medway, a 60 gun ship of the line, in the squadron sent to the East Indies under Commodore Curtis Barnett. When Barnett died, Peyton took command and headed for Trincomalee to repair the Medway. On 25 June he came across the French squadron under La Bourdonnais off Negapatam and there was a sea battle in which three British ships were severely damaged. Peyton retired to Trincomalee for repairs. On 27 July he met La Bourdonnais again in Negapatam Roads but stood clear as he believed them to have been reinforced and he wanted to protect the convoy expected from Britain. The French were free to sail for Madras which they captured.
External Links
Naval action off Negapatam Google Books