Battle of Guadeloupe (1779) 1779
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 December 1779 – 22 December 1779 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1779 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Revolutionary War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of France, Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 16.2650, -61.5510 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Guadeloupe or the Action of 21–22 December 1779 was a naval engagement that took place off the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War between three Royal Navy ships and three French Navy frigates. The Royal Navy under Joshua Rowley sighted and promptly chased the French frigates, all of which were captured after a brief fight.
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