North Channel Naval Duel (1778 AD)

North Channel Naval Duel (United States vs Great Britain) took place in 1778 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1778 AD
• Date: 1778-04-24
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side A: United States
• Side B: Great Britain
• Commanders (A): John Paul Jones
• Commanders (B): George Burdon
• Casualties: approx. 3 killed 5 wounded5 killed 20 wounded 1 sloop-of-war captured
• Outcome: American victory
• Coordinates: 54.724°, -5.450°

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