Action of 16 October 1799 (1799 AD)

Action of 16 October 1799 (Great Britain vs Spain) took place in 1799 AD during French Revolutionary Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1799 AD
• Date: 1799-10-17
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: French Revolutionary Wars
• Side A: Great Britain
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): William Pierrepont
• Commanders (B): Juan de Mendoza, Antonio Pillon
• Casualties: approx. 1 killed 10 wounded3 killed 17 wounded 2 frigates captured
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 41.017°, -12.583°

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