Bellone vs Coventry, 12th August 1782

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Bellone vs Coventry

12th August 1782
Part of : The American War of Independence (1775/04/19 - 1784/01/14)
Previous action : Santa Margarita vs Amazone 29.7.1782
Next action : Battle of Trincomalee 3.9.1782
 

Great Britain

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
Coventry (28) 1757-1783
British 28 Gun
6th Rate Frigate
Andrew MitchellBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1777-1806
 15 killed, 29 wounded
 

Royaume de France

 
Ship NameCommanderNotes
La Bellone (32) 1778-1798
French 32 Gun
5th Rate Frigate
de PiervertFrench
Naval Sailor
Service 1682-1782
†		 CO Killed 15 killed, 29 wounded
 

Notes on Action


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On August 12th, the British frigate Coventry, 28, Captain Andrew Mitchel, whilst on her way from Bombay to join Hughes's squadron off Ceylon, fell in with the French Bellone of 32 guns, Captain de Piervert. The two closed and fought a desperate but indecisive action for two or two and a half hours, early in which the French captain fell. The second and third officers of the Bellone disputed as to the command, and meanwhile the French ship was paralysed. Each side accuses the other of retiring; the British Captain alleging that the Bellone was only saved by the arrival of the main French fleet. Both ships sustained severe damage and heavy loss.
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