Battle of Negapatam 1782
| 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.
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