Action of 2 June 1807 (1807)

Action of 2 June 1807 (Spain vs United Kingdom) took place in 1807 during British invasions of the River Plate.

Battle facts

• Year: 1807
• Date: 1807-06-23
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: British invasions of the River Plate
• Side A: Spain
• Side B: United Kingdom
• Commanders (A): Francisco Pareja, Francisco de Castro
• Commanders (B): G. Douglas
• Casualties: 1 killed 8 wounded (Spain), 1 schooner disabled 2 wounded (United Kingdom)
• Outcome: Spanish victory • Safe passage of Spanish shipping to Buenos Aires through Paraná River
• Coordinates: -33.995°, -58.394°

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