Battle of Cape Spartel (1782)

Battle of Cape Spartel (Great Britain vs Spain & France) took place in 1782 during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1782
• Date: 20 October 1782
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side A: Great Britain
• Side B: Spain, France
• Commanders (A): Richard Howe
• Commanders (B): Luis de Córdova
• Casualties: 63 killed 198 wounded (Great Britain), 360 killed or wounded (Spain & France)
• Outcome: Inconclusive
• Coordinates: 35.926°, -5.911°

See Battle of Cape Spartel on the interactive map →

Play today's daily battle challenge →

Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Cape Spartel · Wikidata entry