Trin com a lee

A naval action was fought off this place April 12, 1782, between 11 British ships, under Sir Edward Hughes, and 12 French ve els, under Suffren. After a sanguinary action with no decisive result, the two fleets, both too seriously damaged to renew the conflict, separated, the British making for Trin com a lee, and the French for their base to repair damages. On September 3, 1782, another indecisive fight took place between the same Admirals off Trin com a lee, the British having 12 and the French 15 sail. Both squadrons were compelled after the action to return to their respective bases to refit.