First Battle of Algeciras (1801 AD)

First Battle of Algeciras (France & Spain vs United Kingdom) took place in 1801 AD during French Revolutionary Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1801 AD
• Date: 1801-07-06
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: French Revolutionary Wars
• Side A: France, Spain
• Side B: United Kingdom
• Commanders (A): Charles-Alexandre Linois
• Commanders (B): Sir James Saumarez
• Casualties: approx. France: 161 killed 324 wounded Spain: 11 killed 5 gunboats sunk121 killed 240 wounded 14 missing 600 captured 1 ship of the line captured
• Outcome: Franco-Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 36.133°, -5.429°

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