mar 7, 1778 - Battle off Barbados
Description:
The Battle of Barbados was fought in March 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. While escorting a fleet of American ships in the West Indies, the frigate USS Randolph was attacked by the British ship-of-the-line HMS Yarmouth. The following action resulted in America's most costly naval defeat, in terms of human lives, until the sinking of USS Arizona in 1941.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 7, 1778
Now
~ 247 years ago