Battle of Providien
| Battle of Providien | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Mysore War and East Indies Campaign | ||
| Date: | 12 April 1782 | |
| Location: | south of Trincomalee, Ceylon | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 12.523397°N 80.17685°E | |
| Result: | French tactical victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| British Fleet | French Fleet | |
| Commanders | ||
| Admiral Sir Edward Hughes | Admiral de Suffren | |
| Strength | ||
| 11 ships of the line | 12 ships of the line | |
| Casualties | ||
| 137 killed 430 wounded |
225 killed or wounded | |
This was an event during the East Indies Campaign
Summary
After the Battle of Sadras De Suffren repaired his ships at Pondicherry then went in search of Hughes who was heading to Trincomalee. The engagement began to turn in favour of the British when nightfall forced a halt.
External Links
Mysore Wars Heritage History
Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars Wikipedia
2nd Mysore War Wikipedia
Battle of Providien Wikipedia
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Battle of Providien Google Books