Action of 15 February 1783
| Action of 15 February 1783 | |||||||
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| Part of the American Revolutionary War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Great Britain | France | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Robert Linzee | Chevalier Clesmaur | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1 ship of the line | 1 frigate | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Minor |
300 killed or wounded 1 frigate captured | ||||||
The action of 15 February 1783 was a small naval engagement of the American Revolutionary War, involving the 36-gun French Navy frigate Concorde and the Royal Navy 74-gun ship of the line Magnificent. The British were victorious when Concorde was overhauled and captured.