Battle of Cape Palos (1815) 1815
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 June 1815 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1815 | 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 | Second Barbary War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Regency of Algiers, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 37.6206, -0.6564 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cape Palos was the last battle of the Second Barbary War. The battle began when an American squadron under Commodore Stephen Decatur Jr. attacked and captured an Algerian brig.
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