Action of 5 September 1782

The action of 5 September 1782 took place during the American War of Independence between two French Navy frigates, Aigle and Gloire, and a lone British 74-gun ship of the line HMS Hector. In a two-day battle, the two frigates severely damaged Hector and failed to capture her only when a British squadron appeared on the horizon. The French withdrew, but Hector foundered a few days later after the 1782 Central Atlantic hurricane.

Action of 5 September 1782
Part of the American Revolutionary War
Date5 September 1782
Location
135 leagues East of Long Island
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
 France  Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
Latouche
Vallongue
Strength
2 frigates:
Aigle
Gloire		 74-gun HMS Hector
Casualties and losses
  • Aigle: 4 killed, 13 wounded (4 mortally)
  • Gloire: 2 killed, 2 wounded
  • Total: 10 dead, 11 wounded.
 nine men killed and 33 wounded
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