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sep 23, 1779 - Battle of Flamborough Head

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Naval battle between Franco-American forces and British ships. It happened off the coast of Yorkshire between the French and Americans and two British ships protecting a merchant ship. Ended in a Franco-American Victory. The major leaders in this battle were John Paul Jones (Franco-American) and Richard Pearson (British).

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sep 23, 1779
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~ 246 years ago

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