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English approached during the night. D’Estaing weighed at 4 am and Byron chased. The British ships attacked in utter disorder and confusion.
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and three other ships got separated from the main body, and were very badly mauled. The French lost no ships and eventually hauled off. The
British lost 183 killed and 346 wounded.
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lost 4 killed and 9 wounded. The French lost 190 killed and 759 wounded. This action reflected no credit on either side.
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depth of 19 ft 10.5 in (6.1 m). Construction expenses were £26,392.10s with an additional £9,169.9s for
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