Battle of Cape Passero (1940 AD)

Battle of Cape Passero (Great Britain vs Spain) took place in 1940 AD during Battle of the Mediterranean.

Battle facts

Year: 1940 AD
Date: 1940-10-12
Era: Modern
Conflict: Battle of the Mediterranean
Side A: Great Britain
Side B: Spain
Commanders (A): George Byng, Charles Cornewall, George Delaval
Commanders (B): Antonio de Gaztañeta, George Camocke
Casualties: approx. 500 killed or wounded2,400 killed or wounded 3,600 captured 8 ships of the line captured 1 ship of the line scuttled 4 frigates captured 2 bomb vessels scuttled 1 bomb vessel captured 1 fireship scuttled 4
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 36.250°, 15.750°