Capture of Gorée

The Capture of Gorée occurred in December 1758 when a British naval expedition led by Augustus Keppel against the French island of Gorée off the coast of Senegal during the Seven Years' War. Keppel bombarded the fortress and then landed his marines to take possession. The French commander, Blaise Estoupan de Saint-Jean surrendered the fortress and the island. The 300-man garrison became prisoners of war, and 110 guns and mortars were captured.

Capture of Gorée
Part of Seven Years' War

The reduction of Gorée, Dominic Serres
DateDecember 1758
Location14.6669°N 17.3983°W / 14.6669; -17.3983
Result British victory
Belligerents
 Great Britain  France
Commanders and leaders
Augustus Keppel Blaise de Saint-Jean
Strength
11 warships 300
Casualties and losses
None 300 captured

The island was occupied by the British until 1763 when it was returned following the Treaty of Paris.

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