Battle of Martinique (1780)

April 17, 1780 · Martinique

Result Inconclusive

A British fleet under George Rodney fought a French fleet under the Comte de Guichen off Martinique. The battle was indecisive because Rodney's captains misread his signals.

British

French

Strength and losses

Killed
120
Wounded
354
Ships
20
Killed
222
Wounded
537
Ships
23