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This is an overview of the Battle of the Saints to acquaint readers with events which led up to the battle and factual statements of really happened.

This is a naval tactic which utilizes the direction of the wind in relation to the position of the fleets in order to create a manoeuvrability advantage. This tactic is still used today in the sport yacht racing.

This item describes the rating system used by the British to classifiy the various ships of their fleets.

Details regarding Comte de Grasse's flagship "Ville de Paris" during the American Revolution.

The HMS Formidable was a 90 gun ship of the line which was used as Admiral George Rodney’s flagship.

This table represents the casualties (killed and wounded) of the French fleet during the Battle of the Saints. Details of the various ships such as number of guns and captains of the vessels are also presented in the table.

This table represents the casualties (killed and wounded) of the British fleet during the Battle of the Saints. Details of the various ships such as number of guns and captains of the vessels are also presented in the table.

This is a naval strategy developed by the Dutch and British in the 16th century.

This is a biography of Admiral Comte de Grasse and his contribution to the Battle of the Saints

This is a biography on Admiral George Brydges Rodney and his contribution to the Battle of the Saints