Battle of Saldanha Bay (1781 AD)
Battle of Saldanha Bay (Great Britain vs Batavian Republic) took place in 1781 AD during Fourth Anglo-Dutch War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1781 AD
- Date: 1781-07-21
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Fourth Anglo-Dutch War
- Side A: Great Britain
- Side B: Batavian Republic
- Commanders (A): George Elphinstone
- Commanders (B): Engelbertus Lucas Sr.
- Casualties: approx. None3 ships of the line captured
2 frigates captured
3 sloops captured
6 merchant ships captured
- Outcome: British victory
- Coordinates: -33.017°, 17.950°
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