Raid on Essequibo and Demerara (1781)

Raid on Essequibo and Demerara
Part of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War
Date 24–27 February 1781 Location Essequibo and Demerara Result British victory
Belligerents
Great Britain	Dutch Republic
Strength
Six vessels	Unknown
Casualties and losses
None	14-15 merchant vessels captured

The raid on Demerara and Essequibo took place between 24 and 27 February 1781 in the context of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (1780–1784). Six British privateers entered the rivers and captured 15 Dutch vessels before withdrawing.