Battle of Cape Ortegal (1805 AD)

Battle of Cape Ortegal (United Kingdom vs France) took place in 1805 AD during Napoleonic Wars.

Battle facts

Year: 1805 AD
Date: 1805-11-04
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Napoleonic Wars
Side A: United Kingdom
Side B: France
Commanders (A): Richard Strachan
Commanders (B): Pierre le Pelley
Casualties: approx. 24 killed 111 wounded730 killed or wounded 4 ships of the line captured
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 43.818°, -7.858°