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Battle of Fort James
Part of War of the Austrian Succession

Illustration of the French frigate Mont Blanc which participated in the battle
Location
Off Fort James, Gold Coast present day Ghana
Result Kingdom of France victory
Belligerents
 France  Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
Nicolas di Milano, Prince de Milan Viscount Charles Bligh
Strength
4 Frigates
3 Sloops
1 Schooner
2 troopships
600 ground forces
4 Frigates
2 Sloops
1 Brig
1 Gunboat
400 ground forces
Casualties and losses
112 casualties
2 frigates damaged
149 casualties
2 ships destroyed
6 ships captured