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Coog
08-11-2012, 23:48
On 12 August 1782, the 28-gun frigate HMS Coventry, under the command of Captain Andrew Mitchell. encountered the 32-gun French frigate Bellone off Friars Hood, Ceylon. Coventry was armed with 24 9-pounder, 4 3-pounder, and 12 swivel guns. Bellone was carried 28 18-pounder and 4 6-pounder guns. After two-and-a-half hours, the Bellone sailed away. Coventry pursued until Bellone reached the protection of the French fleet at Batacaloa. Coventry suffered 15 men killed and 29 wounded in the engagement.

Anav
08-12-2012, 09:37
1812 - USS Constitution captures and destroys brig Adeona.