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2 unusual facts about Action of 4 September 1782


Action of 4 September 1782

Hebe of 1,063 tons was a new ship of the class of the same name which consisted of 38 guns, twenty six of which were 18-pounder long guns commanded by the Chevalier de Vigny (father of Alfred de Vigny) and had on board 360 men.

At 7 am, having arrived within gun shot of the French ship, the Rainbow commenced firing 32-pounder chase guns from the forecastle which were returned by the frigate.


Carronade

In the Action of 4 September 1782, the impact of a single carronade broadside fired at close range by the frigate HMS Rainbow under Henry Trollope caused a wounded French captain to capitulate and surrender the Hebe after a short fight.


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