Battle of Fort Royal

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Battle of Fort Royal Part of American War of Independence Date April 29 and April 30, 1781 Location Off Martinique, West Indies Result Indecisive Belligerents Britain France Commanders Sir Samuel Hood Comte de Grasse Strength 18 ships of the line 24 ships of the line

v • d • e West Indies campaign Nassau – St. Lucia – Grenada – Martinique – Fort Royal – St. Kitts – The Saintes

The Battle of Fort Royal was a naval battle fought off Fort Royal, Martinique in the West Indies during the American War of Independence on April 29, 1781 between the British Royal Navy and the French Navy.

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