Battle of Saint Kitts

(For the Anglo-Spanish War battle, see Battle of St. Kitts (1629).) The Battle of Saint Kitts, also known as the Battle of Frigate Bay, was a naval battle that took place on 25 and 26 January 1782 during the Anglo-French War between a British fleet under Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood and a larger French fleet under the Comte de Grasse.

Battle of Saint Kitts

(For the Anglo-Spanish War battle, see Battle of St. Kitts (1629).) The Battle of Saint Kitts, also known as the Battle of Frigate Bay, was a naval battle that took place on 25 and 26 January 1782 during the Anglo-French War between a British fleet under Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood and a larger French fleet under the Comte de Grasse.