Battle of Martinique (1780)

The Battle of Martinique, also known as the Combat de la Dominique, took place on 17 April 1780 during the American Revolutionary War in the West Indies between the British Royal Navy and the French Navy.

For the 1779 encounter, see Battle of Martinique (1779).

Battle of Martinique
Part of The American Revolutionary War

Combat de la Dominique, 17 Avril 1780, by
Auguste Louis de Rossel de Cercy (1736–1804)
Date17 April 1780
Location
Off Martinique, West Indies
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
 Great Britain  France
Commanders and leaders
Sir George Rodney Comte de Guichen
Strength
20 ships of the line 23 ships of the line
Casualties and losses
120 killed
354 wounded		 222 killed
537 wounded
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