Action of 6 October 1779

Action of 6 October 1779
Part of the American Revolutionary War
The Quebec and Surveillante in Action, 6 October 1779, by Robert Dodd
Date 6 October 1779 Location Off Ushant, Celtic Sea Result French victory
Belligerents
France	Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
Charles du Couëdic	George Farmer † Rupert George
Strength
1 frigate 1 cutter	1 frigate 1 cutter
Casualties and losses
115 killed or wounded	127 killed or wounded 1 frigate destroyed

The action of 6 October 1779 was a minor but famous and furious naval engagement that took part in the early stages of the war between Britain and France in the American Revolutionary War between the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Quebec and the frigate Surveillante of the French Navy. The battle ended in a French victory when Quebec was destroyed by an explosion.