Ulysses vs Surveillante, 6th June 1781

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Ulysses vs Surveillante

6th June 1781
Part of : The American War of Independence (1775/04/19 - 1784/01/14)
Previous action : Attack on Commendah 28.5.1781
Next action : Action of 1781-06-19 19.6.1781
 

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Ship NameCommanderNotes
Ulysses (44) 1779-1816
British 44 Gun
5th Rate Ship
John ThomasBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1777-1810
 

Royaume de France

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
La Surveillante (32) 1778-1797
French 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
Jean-Marie de Cillart de Villeneuve (Chevalier de Cillart)French
Naval Sailor
Service 1773-1782
 

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Posted by Timothy Oakley on Saturday 26th of December 2020 08:12

French Surveillante32 Captain Jean-Marie de Villeneuve Cillart arriving off Saint-Domingue from America, encountered Ulysses44 Captain John Thomas. Ulysses caught up with and engaged Surveillante for 2 hours before the battle was broken off.

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