On 10 July 1780, the British privateer Resolution (16 guns) under the command of Thomas Ross engaged the American privateer Viper (16 guns) off of Halifax at Sambro Light.
On July 10, 1780, the British privateer Resolution, armed with 16 cannons, commanded by Thomas Ross, encountered the American privateer Viper, also equipped with 16 cannons, near Sambro Light in Halifax.