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Honour - Porto Novo 1759


Date - 10-September
Type - Fleet or Squadron Actions
Conflict - Seven Years War; 1756-63

 
Description The Battle took place at 11º 03' N,  79º 45' E, about 25 miles south-east of Porto Novo on the coromandel coast of India, near Cuddalore. Between a squadron of 10 British ships under Vice-Admiral George Pocock and a French squadron of 11 ships under Commodore D'Ache.

It was the third battle in the area and although inconclusive ended with the advantage to the British.

 

 
 
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