Capture of Manuel Briones (1850 AD)

Capture of Manuel Briones (Sweden & Ecuador Expeditionary forces of Flores vs Pirates) took place in 1850 AD.

Battle facts

• Year: 1850 AD
• Date: 1850-01-01
• Era: Modern
• Side A: Sweden, Ecuador Expeditionary forces of Flores
• Side B: Pirates
• Commanders (A): Christian Adolf Virgin, Barroterán
• Commanders (B): Manuel Briones
• Casualties: approx. At least 4 Ecuadorian soldiers executed1 Whaler and 1 smaller vessel captured 6 pirates executed (including Manuel Briones) Several prisoners freed
• Outcome: Swedish-Ecuadorian victory
• Coordinates: -2.190°, -79.888°

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