Battle of Block Island (1776)

Battle of Block Island (Great Britain vs United Colonies) took place in 1776 during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1776
• Date: 6 April 1776
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side A: Great Britain
• Side B: United Colonies
• Commanders (A): Tryingham Howe
• Commanders (B): Esek Hopkins
• Casualties: 1 killed 3 wounded (Great Britain), 10 killed 14 wounded (United Colonies)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 40.900°, -71.250°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Block Island · Wikidata entry