Invasion of Curaçao (1800)
The Invasion of Curaçao in 1800 during the War of the Second Coalition was launched by French forces against the Batavian Republic. The French had landed on the island on 22 July, and on 5 September attacked and captured a fort protecting the town of Willemstad, Curaçao. The American consul sent for help, and on 10 September the Dutch governor of the island surrendered to a British frigate, HMS Nereide, under the command of Frederick Watkins. On 22 September the American sloops USS Patapsco and USS Merrimack arrived, and on 23 September the Patapsco sailed into the harbor and landed troops to reinforce the garrison protecting the town. On 23 September and 24 September the French fired upon the defenders, consequently exchanging cannon and musket fire with them throughout the day and night.
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Invasion of Curaçao (1800)
The Invasion of Curaçao in 1800 during the War of the Second Coalition was launched by French forces against the Batavian Republic. The French had landed on the island on 22 July, and on 5 September attacked and captured a fort protecting the town of Willemstad, Curaçao. The American consul sent for help, and on 10 September the Dutch governor of the island surrendered to a British frigate, HMS Nereide, under the command of Frederick Watkins. On 22 September the American sloops USS Patapsco and USS Merrimack arrived, and on 23 September the Patapsco sailed into the harbor and landed troops to reinforce the garrison protecting the town. On 23 September and 24 September the French fired upon the defenders, consequently exchanging cannon and musket fire with them throughout the day and night.
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1800-09-25
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* British occupation of Curaçao
* Withdrawal of French forces
Allied victory
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11 additional vessels,
16 in total
2 brig-sloops
2 ship-sloops
3 schooners
At least 1,400 troops, sailors and militia
shore defences
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Frederick Watkins
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Henry Geddes
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Johan Lausser
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Moses Brown
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Invasion of Curaçao
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the War of the Second Coalition and the Quasi-War
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Allied victory
* Withdrawal of French forces
* British occupation of Curaçao
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At least 1,400 troops, sailors and militia
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shore defences
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