Action of 30 September 1780
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. HMS Pearl under the command of George Montagu was sent out to North America, and on 30 September 1780, soon encountered a frigate off the Bermudas. As Pearl closed Montagu cleared for action and engaged close for two hours, then maintained a running fight for a further two hours and more when the frigate struck.
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Action of 30 September 1780
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. HMS Pearl under the command of George Montagu was sent out to North America, and on 30 September 1780, soon encountered a frigate off the Bermudas. As Pearl closed Montagu cleared for action and engaged close for two hours, then maintained a running fight for a further two hours and more when the frigate struck.
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The action of 30 September 178 ...... rvice and renamed HMS Clinton.
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6 killed, 10 wounded
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1780-09-30
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British victory
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1 frigateEspérance
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European Waters
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The Pearl taking Esperance - 30 Sep 1780
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1780-09-30
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the American Revolutionary War
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off the Bermudas
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British victory
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The action of 30 September 178 ...... more when the frigate struck.
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Action of 30 September 1780
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Action of 30 September 1780
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