 The Pearl Capt Montague taking L'Esperance 30 Sep 1780; engraving Image by
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The BermudasAction of 30 September 1780 Action of 30 September 1780 1780 naval battle The action of 30 September 1780 was a minor naval engagement off the Bermudas, where HMS Pearl captured Espérance, a French frigate of 32 guns launched in 1779.[1] Quick facts Date, Location ... Action of 30 September 1780 Part of the American Revolutionary War and the Anglo-French War (1778–1783) The Pearl taking Esperance - 30 Sep 1780 Date 30 September 1780 Location off the Bermudas Result British victory Belligerents Great Britain France Commanders and leaders George Montagu Unknown Strength 1 Frigate HMS Pearl 1 frigate Espérance Casualties and losses 6 killed, 10 wounded 20 killed, 24 wounded 156 captured, 1 frigate captured Close HMS Pearl under the… (Source: Wikipedia)
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