Battle of Bonavista

Battle of Bonavista
Part of Queen Anne's War
Date18 August 1704
Location
Bonavista Harbour, Newfoundland Colony
Result French destruction of the Society and William and the capture of the Pembroke Galley.
Successful English defense of Bonavista.
Belligerents

 France

English

  • Newfoundland Militia
Commanders and leaders
Jean Léger de LaGrange
Claude Pauperet		 Michael Gill
Strength
2 ships
144 men		 4 ships
102 men
Casualties and losses
several killed and wounded 1 killed
3 wounded

The Battle of Bonavista was a naval battle, between the French and English, that occurred in morning hours of 29 August 1704, outside the settlement of Bonavista, Newfoundland Colony, that lasted 6 hours.

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