North Channel Naval Duel
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The North Channel Naval Duel was a single-ship action between the Continental Navy sloop-of-war Ranger and the Royal Navy sloop-of-war Drake on the evening of 24 April 1778. Fought in the North Channe
American illustration of the battle
Looking out over Belfast Lough, where Drake prepared for battle, from Carrickfergus Castle
Carrickfergus Castle
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Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scottish, rebel Iri
North Channel Naval Duel
…a series of actions by Jones that brought the war to British waters. Background Looking out over Belfast Lough, where Drake prepared for battle, from Carrickfergus Castle Even before the official entry of other nations, the American War of Independence was by no means confined to American soil; naval operations by both…
The castle seen across the harbour
East wall and keep
18th century depiction of the castle
Panoramic view from the castle