Battle of Rappahannock River
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The Battle of Rappahannock River[2] was fought in 1813 during the War of 1812. A British force blockading the Rappahannock River of Virginia sent several hundred men in boats to attack four American privateers. Ultimately the British were victorious and the American ships were captured.[3]
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Battle of Rappahannock River | |||||||
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Part of the War of 1812 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | United Kingdom | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
William S. Stafford | James Polkinghorne | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
4 schooners Marines and Sailors |
17 armed boats Marines and Sailors | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
6 killed 10 wounded ~100 captured 4 schooners captured |
2 killed 11 wounded 2 armed boats sunk[1] |
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