Second Battle of Algeciras (1801)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1801
• Date: 1801-07-13
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: French Revolutionary Wars
• Side A: United Kingdom, Portugal
• Side B: Spain, France
• Commanders (A): Sir James Saumarez
• Commanders (B): Juan de Mondragón, Charles-Alexandre Linois
• Casualties: 18 killed 101 wounded (United Kingdom & Portugal), 2,000 killed or wounded 500 captured 2 ships of the line destroyed 1 ship of the line captured 1 frigate sunk (Spain & France)
• Outcome: Anglo-Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 36.000°, -5.500°

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