Battle of Cape St. Vincent

When

5 Jul 1833

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

37.02° N, 8.99° W

Description

1833 naval battle during the Portuguese Liberal Wars

Naval

yes

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Naval battle during the Liberal Wars

The Battle of Cape St. Vincent was a naval encounter off Cape St. Vincent between a Liberal fleet under the command of British naval officer Charles Napier against a Miguelite fleet under the command of Portuguese naval officer Manuel Marreiros, which was fought on 5 July 1833 during the Liberal Wars and resulted in a decisive victory for the Liberal fleet.

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