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This list of naval battles is a chronological list delineating important naval battles that have occurred throughout history, from the beginning of naval warfare with the Hittites in the 12th century BC to piracy off the coast of Somalia in the 21st century. If a battle has no commonly used name it is referred to as "Action of (date)" within ...
The Royal Navy attempted to dispute this control in the key Battle of the Chesapeake on 5 September but Rear-Admiral Thomas Graves was defeated. Protected from the sea by French ships, Franco-American forces surrounded, besieged and forced the surrender of British forces commanded by General Cornwallis, concluding major operations in North America.
Naval battles of the American Civil War (3 C, 60 P) Naval battles and operations of the American Indian Wars (8 P) Naval battles of the American Revolutionary War involving the United States (32 P)
American victory Battle of Bull's Ferry: July 20–21, 1780: New Jersey: Loyalist victory Battle of Colson's Mill: July 21, 1780: North Carolina: American victory Battle of Rocky Mount: August 1, 1780: South Carolina: Loyalist victory Battle of Hanging Rock: August 6, 1780: South Carolina: American victory Battle of Pekowee: August 8, 1780 ...
One of the last naval battles in history involving a privateer ship Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries: August 28, 1861 August 29, 1861 The first battle of the war involving both the Union Army and Navy. Battle of Cockle Creek: October 5, 1861 October 5, 1861 Battle of the Head of Passes: October 12, 1861 October 12, 1861
This category contains historical naval battles fought as part of the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Please see the category guidelines for more information. All these battles involved Great Britain so they are all included directly in this category; the battles also variously involved the United States, France and Spain.
Nine vessels of the United States Navy defeated and captured six vessels of the British Royal Navy. This ensured American control of the lake for the rest of the war, which in turn allowed the Americans to recover Detroit and win the Battle of the Thames to break the Indian confederation of Tecumseh. It was one of the largest naval battles of ...
In the United States, the term "clipper" referred to the Baltimore clipper, a topsail schooner that was developed in Chesapeake Bay before the American Revolution and was lightly armed in the War of 1812, sailing under Letters of Marque and Reprisal, when the type—exemplified by the Chasseur, launched at Fells Point, Baltimore, 1814— became known for its incredible speed; a deep draft ...