Action of 7 October 1800
Part of the French Revolutionary Wars

Confiance alongside Kent during the battle.
Date7 October 1800
Location
off Madras, India
Result French Victory
Belligerents
France France Honourable East India Company
Commanders and leaders
Robert Surcouf Robert Rivington 
Strength
Corvette Confaince East Indiaman Kent
Casualties and losses
3 killed, 13 wounded Kent captured
11 killed, 44 wounded[1]


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  1. ^ Brassey 1894, 233