Battle of West Kay 1801
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 March 1801 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1801 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States Virgin Islands | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Napoleonic Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Denmark–Norway, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 18.3167, -65.0500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of West Kay (Danish: Slaget ved Fugleklippen), also known as the Battle of Fugleklippen, was a naval battle between Denmark–Norway and the United Kingdom. It took place at the Skerry of West Kay (Danish: Fugleklippen), near Saint Thomas and ended in a Danish victory.
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