Battle of Negapatam

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened British control in India
gptkbp:british_admiral gptkb:Edward_Boscawen
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were approximately 200
French casualties were approximately 300
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:French_East_India_Company
gptkb:British_East_India_Company
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Admiral_Boscawen
gptkb:Admiral_Edward_Boscawen
gptkb:Commodore_de_la_Clue
gptkbp:commemoration Naval history studies
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced literature and art
gptkbp:date February 6, 1758
gptkbp:duration a few hours
gptkbp:economic_impact Secured British trade routes
gptkbp:fleet_size British fleet had 12 ships
French fleet had 8 ships
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Cuddalore
gptkbp:french_admiral Louis de la Clue
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history courses
gptkbp:historical_context Colonial rivalry between Britain and France
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicled in naval history books
gptkbp:historical_impact Shifted power dynamics in South Asia
gptkbp:historical_period Colonial era
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in naval logs
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced future naval engagements in the region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Negapatam
gptkbp:impact_on_colonial_policy Influenced British colonial strategy
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Negapatam
gptkbp:legacy British naval dominance in the Indian Ocean
gptkbp:location gptkb:Negapatam,_India
gptkbp:military_engagement Fleet action
gptkbp:military_strategy Blockade tactics
Use of frigates
Broadside attacks
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Madras
gptkb:Battle_of_Chennai
gptkb:Battle_of_Trincomalee
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:British_naval_forces
French naval forces
Use of cannons
gptkbp:outcome French naval power diminished
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Pondicherry
gptkbp:primary_source Historical analyses and books
Letters and reports from commanders
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the Seven Years' War
gptkbp:strategic_goals Decisive British victory
Established British naval supremacy in the region
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of trade routes
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_engagement
gptkbp:weather_conditions Calm seas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Cuddalore
gptkb:Battle_of_Trincomalee
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6