Battle off Halifax (1782)
The Battle off Halifax took place on 28 May 1782 during the American Revolutionary War. It involved the American privateer Jack and the 14-gun Royal Naval brig HMS Observer off Halifax, Nova Scotia. Captain David Ropes commanded Jack, and Lieutenant John Crymes commanded Observer. The battle was "a long and severe engagement" in which Captain David Ropes was killed.
| Battle off Halifax | |||||||
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| Part of the American Revolutionary War | |||||||
Battle off Halifax by Robert Dodd | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Great Britain | United States | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Lieutenant John Crymes | David Ropes † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1 brig | 1 privateer | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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3 killed 5 wounded |
7 killed 13 wounded 1 privateer captured | ||||||
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