Second Battle of Algeciras (1801 AD)
Second Battle of Algeciras (United Kingdom & Portugal vs Spain & France) took place in 1801 AD during French Revolutionary Wars.
Battle facts
- Year: 1801 AD
- 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: approx. 18 killed
101 wounded2,000 killed or wounded
500 captured
2 ships of the line destroyed
1 ship of the line captured
1 frigate sunk
- Outcome: Anglo-Portuguese victory
- Coordinates: 36.000°, -5.500°
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