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Algeciras [1]
Battle Name : Algeciras [1]
Date(s) : 05 July 1801
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for French & Spanish Navy over British Navy
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Linois force of three ships of the line, one frigate and five gunboats lay close inshore under the guns of Algeciras batteries. Rear Admiral Saumarez attempted to attack with 5 line of battle ships but the very light and fickle winds denied him the ability to manoeuvre. The Hannibal [74] ran aground under the guns of the batteries and was compelled to surrender. The British hauled of to Gibraltar.
Location
A harbour town in southwestern Spain about 4 miles west of Gibraltar (Spain)
Casualty figures
French & Spanish Navy
- Number engaged :
- 2,000
- Casualties :
- 600 (30.00%)
British Navy
- Number engaged :
- 3,000
- Casualties :
- 973 (32.43%)
