Second Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747 AD)

Second Battle of Cape Finisterre took place in 1747 AD during War of the Austrian Succession.

Battle facts

Year: 1747 AD
Date: 1747-10-25
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of the Austrian Succession
Commanders (A): Rear-Admiral Edward Hawke
Commanders (B): Vice Admiral Henri-François des Herbiers
Casualties: approx. 154 killed|558 wounded6 ships of the line captured|800 sailors killed and wounded|4,000 captured|7 merchant ships captured
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 42.882°, -9.404°