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The Action of 18 October 1782 was a minor naval engagement of the American War of Independence, in which the French 74-gun ship of the line Scipion, accompanied by a frigate, was chased by two ships of the line, HMS London and Torbay. Outmanoeuvring her larger opponents, Scipion obtained a favourable position that allowed her to rake HMS London, causing severe damage and escaping.
The British resumed the chase, and Scipion struck a rock in Samaná Bay, becoming a total loss.
Great Britain - Naval Sailor Service 1790-1805 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
| Name : London (90)
1766-1811 British 90 Gun 2nd Rate Ship of the Line | James KempthorneBritish Naval Sailor Service 1790-1805 | Fleet Flagship Raked by Scipion Damaged | |
Royaume de France - Naval Sailor Service 1757-1793 | |||
| Ship Name | Commander | Notes | |
| Name : Le Scipion (74)
1778-1782 French 74 Gun 3rd Rate Ship of the Line | Nicolas de GrimouardFrench Naval Sailor Service 1757-1793 | Fleet Flagship Damaged | |
| Name : La Sibylle (32)
1777-1783 French 32 Gun 5th Rate Frigate | Thibaut-René de Kergariou-Locmaria (Comte de Kergariou-Locmaria)French Naval Sailor Marine Service 1755-1788 | No Effect | |
The Action of 18 October 1782 was a minor naval engagement of the American War of Independence, in which the French 74-gun ship of the line Scipion, accompanied by a frigate, was chased by two ships of the line, London and Torbay. Outmanoeuvring her larger opponents, Scipion obtained a favourable position that allowed her to rake the London, causing severe damage and escaping.
The British resumed the chase, and Scipion struck a rock in Samaná Bay, becoming a total loss.