Battle of Negapatam 1782

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Battle of Negapatam 1782
Part of 1st Carnatic War
Date: 6 July 1746
Location: Negapatam, Tamil Nadu
Presidency: Madras Presidency
Co-ordinates: 10.78837°N 79.842232°E
Result: British tactical victory
Combatants
British French
Commanders
Admiral Sir Edward Hughes Admiral de Suffren
Strength
11 ships of the line 11 ships of the line
Casualties
77 killed
233 wounded
178 killed
601 wounded

This was an event during the East Indies Campaign

Synopsis

Another indecisive naval action between Hughes and de Suffren. A change in weather prevented the two fleets from continuing the battle and de Suffren drew away for Cuddalore.

External Links

Mysore Wars Heritage History
Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars Wikipedia
2nd Mysore War Wikipedia
Battle of Negapatam Wikipedia
The rival fleets Wikipedia
Battle of Negapatam 1782 Google Books