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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