Naval dispatches reveal Rodney’s victory and French retreat
May 1782 London Gazette reports Lord Rodney’s fleet defeating Count de Grasse at Fort Royal Bay with heavy damage to both sides. Hood and Drake praised for service. captures included several ships while other fleets retreated toward Guadaloupe. Casualties listed. dispatches note reinforcements and ongoing war news across India and Europe.
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