Battle of Guadeloupe (1779)

Battle of Guadeloupe
Part of the American Revolutionary War
Date21–22 December 1779
Location16°15′54″N 61°33′3.6″W / 16.26500°N 61.551000°W / 16.26500; -61.551000
Result British victory[1]
Belligerents
 Great Britain  France
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of Great Britain Joshua Rowley Kingdom of France unknown
Strength
4 Ships of the line 3 Frigates
Casualties and losses
Light 3 frigates captured[2]

The Battle of Guadeloupe or the Action of 21–22 December 1779 was a naval engagement that took place off the French island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War between three Royal Navy ships and three French Navy frigates.[3] The Royal Navy under Joshua Rowley sighted and promptly chased the French frigates, all of which were captured after a brief fight.[4]

  1. ^ Marley p. 325
  2. ^ Clarke, James Stanier & McArthur, John, Naval Chronicle Vol. 4 p.186
  3. ^ Clowes p 47
  4. ^ Naval Chronicle Vol. 21 p.179