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Battle of Senegal
1758
23-30 April 1758
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Seven Years War (West Africa)

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At war with the French in West Africa, Britain sent six ships under Captain Henry Marsh, who sailed to the Senegal River with 200 Marines. Port Louis fell after hard fighting, yielding 230 prisoners and 92 guns as well as gold and ivory, although the squadron was insufficient to capture nearby Gorée. At the end of the war, Britain retained Senegal.


   
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