Action of 6 December 1782 1782
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 6 December 1782 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1782 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: North America) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Revolutionary War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Great Britain, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 14.7100, -60.8030 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The action of 6 December 1782 was a naval encounter primarily fought between HMS Ruby and the French ship Solitaire off the coast of Martinique. Ruby easily defeated Solitaire.
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