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Three homeward bound East Indiamen were intercepted by two French privateers off the Cape of Good Hope.
Indiamen formed a line and beat the French off after a three hour engagement.
Great Britain (East India Company) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| East Indiamen | |||
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
| Name : Godolphin (30)
1747-1763 British 30 Gun Merchant East Indiaman | William HutchinsonBritish Merchant Sailor Service 1751-1763 | ||
| Name : Suffolk (26)
1749-1761 British 26 Gun Merchant East Indiaman | Squadron Flagship | ||
| Name : Houghton (26)
1751-1764 British 26 Gun Merchant East Indiaman | Richard WalpoleBritish Merchant Sailor Service 1751-1757 | ||
Royaume de France (Compagnie des Indes) | |||
| French Privateers | |||
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
| Name : Le Comte de Provence (68)
1756-1766 French 68 Gun Merchant East Indiaman | Jean-Jacques de La ChaiseFrench Naval Sailor Service 1757-1759 | Squadron Flagship | |
| Name : La Sylphide (30)
1756-1761 French 30 Gun Merchant Frigate | |||