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The Battle of Saintes Passage
April 9-12, 1782 at Saintes Passage, West Indies

French Commanded by Adm. Compte de Grasse
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British Commanded by ??
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*Killed or Wounded
Conclusion: British Victory

On April 9-12, a British fleet of 37 ships defeated the 33-ship French fleet, commanded by Adm. Compte de Grasse, off of Saintes Passage in a 3-day naval battle. The British captured de Grasse, his flagship, and 4 other French ships.

 
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