Wager's Action (1708 AD)

Wager's Action (Great Britain vs Spain & France) took place in 1708 AD during War of the Spanish Succession.

Battle facts

Year: 1708 AD
Date: 1708-06-08
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of the Spanish Succession
Side A: Great Britain
Side B: Spain, France
Commanders (A): Charles Wager
Commanders (B): José de Santillán, Jean-Baptiste du Casse
Casualties: approx. 14 killed1,247 killed or wounded 1 galleon captured 1 galleon destroyed 1 hulk scuttled
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 10.171°, -75.661°