Action of 18 October 1782
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The action of 18 October 1782 was a minor naval engagement of the American Revolutionary War, in which the French 74-gun ship of the line Scipion, accompanied by the 40-gun frigate Sibylle, was chased by two Royal Navy ships of the line, the 98-gun HMS London and the 74-gun Torbay. Outmanoeuvring her larger opponents, Scipion obtained a favourable position that allowed her to rake London, causing severe damage and allowing her to continue running from the superior British force. Scipion went to anchor in Samaná Bay but while doing so hit a rock and sank, while Sibylle succeeded in escaping the area.
1782
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Location: 19.1833, -69.3167, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1782 Action of 18 October 1782
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1782 | Action of 18 October 1782 | France, Kingdom of Great Britain, naval battle | Wikidata |
| link | page | Three Decks page@ | Wikidata | ||