Battle of Portmán 1873
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 October 1873 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1873 | 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 | Cantonal revolution | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Canton of Cartagena, First Spanish Republic | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 37.5500, -0.8500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Portmán, sometimes referred to by other names such as the Battle off Cartagena and the Battle of Escombrera Island, was a confrontation during the Cantonal Rebellion between the naval forces of the Canton of Cartagena and those of the central government of the Spanish First Republic on 11 October 1873 in which a Cantonal squadron attempted to break a central government blockade of Cartagena. The battle took place in the Mediterranean Sea off Cape Palos near Portmán, Spain. Although no ships were lost on either side, the Cantonal squadron failed to break the blockade and retreated into port at Cartagena.
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