Battle of Sadras
| Battle of Sadras | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Mysore War and East Indies Campaign | ||
| Date: | 17 February 1782 | |
| Location: | off Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 12.523397°N 80.17685°E | |
| Result: | French victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British Fleet | French Fleet | |
| Commanders | ||
| Admiral Sir Edward Hughes | Admiral de Suffren | |
| Strength | ||
| 9 ships of the line | 11 ships of the line | |
| Casualties | ||
| 32 killed 83 wounded |
30 killed about 100 wounded | |
This was an event during the East Indies Campaign
Summary
De Suffren intended to land troops at Porto Novo to recapture lost Dutch and French holdings on the coast. Hughes got between the French escort and the troop convoys during the night. In the ensuing naval battle the English fleet suffered severe damage and withdrew to Trincomalee for repairs. French troops were landed and joined with those of Mysore.
External Links
Mysore Wars Heritage History
Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars Wikipedia
2nd Mysore War Wikipedia
Battle of Sadras Wikipedia
HMS Superb at Sadras Google Books
Historical Books Online
- History of the Madras Army Vol II - Operations at Cuddalore 1783 by Lt-Col W J Wilson 1882 (archive.org)
- "Extract of A Dispatch from Major General James Stuart One Mile South of Cuddalore June 27, 1783 etc" from The Scots Magazine, Volume 45 1783. Originally from the London Gazette January 10 and 13, 1784