Action of 5 October 1804
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36.89663°N 7.895033°W / 36.89663; -7.895033
"Battle of Cape Santa Maria" redirects here. For the battle in the American Revolutionary War that took place in the same vicinity, see Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1780).
Quick Facts Anglo-Spanish War, Date ...
Anglo-Spanish War | |||||||
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Part of the Napoleonic Wars | |||||||
The action of 5 October 1804, Francis Sartorius | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Graham Moore | José de Bustamante | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
4 frigates | 4 frigates | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
9 killed and wounded |
349 killed and wounded 600 captured 3 frigates captured 1 frigate destroyed |
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The Battle of Cape Santa Maria was a naval engagement that took place off the southern Portuguese coast, in which a British squadron under the command of Commodore Graham Moore attacked and defeated a Spanish squadron commanded by Brigadier Don José de Bustamante y Guerra.