Battle of Pondicherry

BelligerentsGreat Britain FranceCommanders and leadersGeorge Pocock Comte d'AchéStrength 9 ships of the line
1 frigate 11 ships of the line
2 frigatesCasualties and losses 184 killed
385 wounded 1,500 killed or wounded

The Battle of Pondicherry was a naval battle between a British squadron under Vice-Admiral George Pocock and French squadron under Comte d'Aché on 10 September 1759 off the Carnatic coast of India near Pondicherry during the Seven Years' War. Pocock attempted to intercept d'Aché, whose squadron was carrying reinforcements and money for the French forces in Pondicherry. The battle was indecisive, but d'Aché successfully completed his mission when his fleet arrived in Pondicherry on 15 September. However, these forces were insufficient to reverse the declining French situation in the Carnatic.