British-French naval battle in the Caribbean...

This was an engagement during the Seven Years' War (American portion was called the French & Indian War) fought between French and British forces outside the harbor of Cap-Français, present-day Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, on Oct. 21, 1757. Fighting against a substantially superior force, the British inflicted considerable damage on the French, but were in turn badly damaged, and after several hours the French broke away and returned to port. The British squadron also returned to port to carry out repairs, and the French convoy left the following month.

Though the battle was tactically indecisive, the British officers involved became popular heroes for their daring in fighting against heavy odds.
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