Action of 10 August 1805 1805
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1805 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Napoleonic Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 42.8704, -9.2860 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The action of 10 August 1805 was a minor naval engagement between two frigates of the British Royal Navy, HMS Phoenix and the French Navy Didon as part of the Napoleonic Wars. After an hour of action Didon surrendered to Phoenix.
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