Battle of Cape Palos

Wann

9. Juni 1758 – 10. Juni 1758

Art

Schlacht

Koordinaten

36.92° N, 0.53° W

Description

1758 naval battle between the Spanish Navy and Barbary privateers, near Cape Palos

Naval

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Spanish naval victory over Algiers

The Battle of Cape Palos was a naval engagement that took place between 9 and 10 June 1758, during the Spanish-Barbary Wars. A Spanish squadron of three warships intercepted an Algerian squadron of two warships escorting a prize ship. After a prolonged fight, the Algiers flagship surrendered. His consort eluded the battle, but wrecked and the prize ship escaped.

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