Action of 5 October 1804 (1804 AD)

Action of 5 October 1804 (United Kingdom vs Spain) took place in 1804 AD during Napoleonic Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1804 AD
• Date: 1804-10-05
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Napoleonic Wars
• Side A: United Kingdom
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): Graham Moore
• Commanders (B): José de Bustamante
• Casualties: approx. 9 killed or wounded349 killed or wounded 600 captured 3 frigates captured 1 frigate destroyed
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 36.897°, -7.895°

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