Ship of the Line vs Frigates
The Action of 5 September 1782 took place during the American War of Independence between two French Navy frigates, Aigle and Gloire, and a lone British 74-gun ship of the line HMS Hector. In a two-day battle, the two frigates severely damaged Hector and only failed to captured her when a British squadron appeared on the horizon.
Great Britain
74-gun ship of the line - HMS Hector
France
38-gun frigate - Aigle
32-gun frigate - Gloire
For further details:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_of_5_September_1782
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_ship_Hector_(1756)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_...e_Aigle_(1782)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iphig%C..._class_frigate