Battle of Rappahannock River
The Battle of Rappahannock River was fought in 1813 during the War of 1812. A British force blockading the Rappahannock River of Virginia sent several hundred men in boats to attack four American privateers. Ultimately the British were victorious and the American ships were captured.
| Battle of Rappahannock River | |||||||
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| Part of the War of 1812 | |||||||
The reconstructed Lynx off California being saluted by Lady Washington. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States | United Kingdom | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| William S. Stafford | James Polkinghorne | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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4 schooners Marines and Sailors |
17 armed boats Marines and Sailors | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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6 killed 10 wounded ~100 captured 4 schooners captured |
2 killed 11 wounded 2 armed boats sunk | ||||||
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