Action of 15 September 1782

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Action of 15 September 1782
Part of the American Revolutionary War
Date 15 September 1782 Location Delaware Bay Result British victory
Belligerents
Great Britain	France
Commanders and leaders
Captain George Elphinstone	Latouche Tréville (POW)
Strength
4 ships	3 ships
Casualties and losses
Light	1 ship captured, 600 prisoners

The action of 15 September 1782 was a naval action in the mouth of the Delaware Bay in which four Royal Naval vessels under the command of George Elphinstone pursued and attacked three French warships that included two frigates under the command of Comte de la Touche Tréville. The French 38-gun frigate Aigle was grounded and captured along with the Comte de la Touche.