Battle of Flamborough Head (1779 AD)

Battle of Flamborough Head took place in 1779 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

Year: 1779 AD
Date: 1779-09-23
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: American Revolutionary War
Commanders (A): John Paul Jones
Commanders (B): Richard Pearson
Casualties: approx. ~170 killed or wounded 1 ship sunk>117 killed or wounded, survivors captured 2 ships captured
Outcome: See aftermath
Coordinates: 54.163°, -0.119°