Capture of Trincomalee Jan 1782
| Capture of Trincomalee Jan 1782 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of American War of Independence | ||
| Date: | 11 January 1782 | |
| Location: | Fort Fredrick,Trincomalee, Ceylon | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 8.5766°N 81.2309°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British | Dutch | |
| Commanders | ||
| Admiral Sir Edward Hughes | ||
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||