Battle of Cape Palos (1815)
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The Battle of Cape Palos was the last battle of the Second Barbary War. The battle began when an American squadron under Stephen Decatur attacked and captured an Algerine brig.
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Battle of Cape Palos | |||||||
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Part of Second Barbary War | |||||||
Sail plan of the United States Navy brig | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Regency of Algiers | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Stephen Decatur, Jr. | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1 sloop 1 brigantine 2 schooners | 1 brig | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
None |
23 killed ~80 captured 1 brig captured 1 boat sunk |
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