Battle of Cabrita Point (1705 AD)

Battle of Cabrita Point (Portugal vs Spain) took place in 1705 AD during War of the Spanish Succession.

Battle facts

• Year: 1705 AD
• Date: 1705-03-21
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: War of the Spanish Succession
• Side A: Portugal
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): John Leake
• Commanders (B): Bernard Desjean
• Casualties: approx. Unknown killed and woundedUnknown killed and wounded 3 ships of the line captured 2 ships of the line destroyed
• Outcome: Grand Alliance victory
• Coordinates: 36.511°, -4.883°

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