Latitude and longitude of Capture of Demerara and Essequibo

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The Capture of Demerara and Essequibo was a French military expedition sent in January 1782 as part of the American Revolutionary War. In 1781, the Dutch colonies of Essequibo and Demerara were captured by a British squadron of Admiral Lord Rodney's fleet; the French took possession of these settlements, compelling British Governor Robert Kinston to surrender.

Latitude: 6° 47' 59.99" N
Longitude: -58° 09' 60.00" W

Nearest city to this article: Georgetown

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