Battle of Cape Palos

The Battle of Cape Palos was a naval engagement that took place between 9 and 10 June 1758, during the Spanish-Barbary Wars. A Spanish squadron of three warships intercepted an Algerian squadron of two warships escorting a prize ship. After a prolonged fight, the Algiers flagship surrendered. His consort eluded the battle, but wrecked and the prize ship escaped. Algiers flagship sank from the damage, but there were several prisoners and Christian slaves released.

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1758  Wikidata
naval battle, Kingdom of Spain, Regency of Algiers, 
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1758 Battle of Cape Palos

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1758	Battle of Cape Palos	naval battle, Regency of Algiers, Kingdom of Spain	Wikidata