Battle of the Chesapeake (1781 AD)

Battle of the Chesapeake took place in 1781 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

Year: 1781 AD
Date: 1781-09-05
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: American Revolutionary War
Commanders (A): Comte de Grasse
Commanders (B): Thomas Graves
Casualties: approx. 220 killed or wounded 2 ships damaged90 killed 246 wounded 5 ships damaged 1 ship scuttled
Outcome: French victory
Coordinates: 36.968°, -75.539°