7 mars 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.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
7 mars 1778
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 247 ans