Capture of Demerara and Essequibo (1782 AD)

Capture of Demerara and Essequibo (France vs Great Britain) took place in 1782 AD during Anglo-French War of 1778–1783.

Battle facts

Year: 1782 AD
Date: 1782-01-22
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Anglo-French War of 1778–1783
Side A: France
Side B: Great Britain
Commanders (A): Armand of Kersaint, Comte de Bouillé
Commanders (B): Gov. Robert Kingston
Casualties: approx. Unknown, Minimum3 sloops captured 2 brigs captured, 1 sunk 28th Rgt. surrendered
Outcome: French victory, French occupation of Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice until the Treaty of Paris (1783)
Coordinates: 6.800°, -58.167°