Battle of Porto Praya (1781)

Battle of Porto Praya (Great Britain vs France) took place in 1781 during Anglo-French War of 1778–1783.

Battle facts

• Year: 1781
• Date: 16 April 1781
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Anglo-French War of 1778–1783
• Side A: Great Britain
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): George Johnstone
• Commanders (B): Pierre André de Suffren
• Casualties: 36 killed 147 wounded (Great Britain), 93 killed 217 wounded (France)
• Outcome: Inconclusive
• Coordinates: 14.907°, -23.505°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Porto Praya · Wikidata entry