Capture of the Rosily Squadron (1808 AD)

Capture of the Rosily Squadron (Spain vs France) took place in 1808 AD during Peninsular War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808 AD
• Date: 1808-06-14
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Peninsular War
• Side A: Spain
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Juan Ruiz de Apodaca, Tomás de Morla
• Commanders (B): François Rosily
• Casualties: approx. 4 killed 50 wounded 15 gunboats sunk13 killed 46 wounded 3,676 captured 5 ships of the line captured 1 frigate captured
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 36.617°, -6.350°

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