| Action of 7 June 1780 | |||||
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||
| Louis-René Levassor de Latouche (WIA) | James Hawker | ||||
| Strength | |||||
| Hermione | HMS Iris | ||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
| 10 killed, 37 wounded | 7 killed, 9 wounded | ||||
The action of 7 June 1780 took place during the American War of Independence between the frigates Hermione and HMS Iris. The ships exchanged fire for one hour and a half before parting. The battle resumed in written form when James Hawker published his account of the battle in a newspaper, which Louis-René Levassor de Latouche Tréville contested heatedly.
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