Action of 12 December 1782 (1782 AD)
Action of 12 December 1782 (Great Britain vs France & United States) took place in 1782 AD during American Revolutionary War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1782 AD
- Date: 1782-12-12
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: American Revolutionary War
- Side A: Great Britain
- Side B: France, United States
- Commanders (A): James Luttrell
- Commanders (B): Nicolas Baudin
- Casualties: approx. 7 killed or wounded9 killed
16 wounded
340 captured
1 ship of the line captured
1 privateer captured
- Outcome: British victory
- Coordinates: 43.471°, -8.252°
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