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Battle of Cuddalore

Battle of Cuddalore: A British fleet under Sir George Pocock engages the French fleet of Anne Antoine d'Aché indecisively near Madras.

Battle of Cuddalore: Thomas Hudson's 1749 portrait of George Pocock, who commanded the British squadron at Cuddalore in April 1758. This portrays the commander, not the naval battle.
Thomas Hudson's 1749 portrait of George Pocock, who commanded the British squadron at Cuddalore in April 1758. This portrays the commander, not the naval battle. · Credit: Thomas Hudson (painting, 1749); Tim Sheerman-Chase (licensed photograph, 2025) · License: CC BY 4.0

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