The American Revolution in South Carolina

Charleston Harbor

September 11, 1779


Patriot Cdr:

Lt. Count de la Perouse
British Cdr:

Unk
Killed:

Unk
Killed:

Unk
Wounded:

Unk
Wounded:

Unk
Captured:

0
Captured:

Unk
Old District: 

Charles Town District
Present County:

Charleston County

After an hour's fight, the French frigate L'Amazone captured the Royal Navy frigate Ariel.

Known Patriot Participants

Known British/Loyalist Participants
French frigate L'Amazone - Lt. Count de la Perouse, with 36 guns Royal Navy frigate HMS Ariel - Capt. "Unknown," with 24 guns


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