Battle of Martinique (1794)

Battle of Martinique
Part of the War of the First Coalition

'The Capture of Fort Saint Louis, Martinique, 20 March 1794' painting by William Anderson
Date5 February – 24 March 1794
Location14°40′N 61°0′W / 14.667°N 61.000°W / 14.667; -61.000
Result

British victory

  • Occupation of Martinique until 1802
Belligerents
 Great Britain French Republic
Commanders and leaders
John Jervis
Charles Grey
Donatien-Marie-Joseph de Vimeur  Surrendered
Strength
6,000 men
3 ships of the line
5 Frigates
900 troops or militia
Battle of Martinique (1794) is located in Caribbean
Battle of Martinique (1794)
Location within Caribbean
Battle of Martinique (1794) is located in South America
Battle of Martinique (1794)
Battle of Martinique (1794) (South America)

The Battle of Martinique was a successful British invasion of the French colony of Martinique in the West Indies during the French Revolutionary Wars. They continued to occupy the island until 1802, when the Treaty of Amiens restored it to French control.


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