Battle of St. George's Caye
1798 attempted Spanish invasion of British Honduras during the French Revolutionary Wars / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For 1779 battle, see Capture of Cayo Cocina.
The Battle of St. George's Caye was a military engagement that lasted from 3 to 10 September 1798, off the coast of British Honduras (present-day Belize). However, the name is typically reserved for the final battle that occurred on 10 September. The Spaniards had previously attempted to expel the colonists on six occasions, most recently in 1779.[2] The events of 10 September 1798 marked the final Spanish attempt to take over the area. In Belize, the Battle of St. George's Caye is a national public and bank holiday.
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Battle of St. George's Caye | |||||||
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Part of the French Revolutionary Wars | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spain |
Great Britain Former slaves[1] | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Don Arturo O'Neill Tirone |
Capt. John Moss Lt. Colonel Thomas Barrow | ||||||
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35 vessels 2,500 soldiers and sailors |
13 vessels (4 sloops, 2 schooners, 7 gunboats) 700 troops | ||||||
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None known | None known |
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