Capture of the Revenge, 5th June 1779

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Capture of the Revenge

5th June 1779
Part of : The American War of Independence (1775/04/19 - 1784/01/14)
Previous action : Ruby v La Prudente 2.6.1779
Next action : Battle of Grenada 6.7.1779
 

Great Britain

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Revenge (24) 1778-1779
British 24 Gun
Privateer Ship
James GandyBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1779
,
SheppardBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1779
 Captured 5 killed, 'several' wounded
 

United States of America

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Minerva (20) 1778-1779
American 20 Gun
Privateer Ship
 
Charming Sally (18) 1779-1779
American 18 Gun
Privateer Ship
Alexander HolmesAmerican
Naval Sailor
1 killed, 3 wounded
Cadwallader (14) 1779-1779
American 14 Gun
Privateer Ship
Henry JohnsonAmerican
Naval Sailor
Service 1776-1779
 

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