Episode 2 of 2
Siege Lifted
- When
- March 1775
- Where
- Melilla
- Part of
- Siege of Melilla (1774)
The siege was lifted by a relief fleet in March 1775, ending the attempt to capture the Spanish fortress.
The city was defended by a small garrison under Irish-born Governor Don Juan Sherlocke. The siege ended when a relief fleet arrived in March 1775.
Sources
- Siege of Melilla (1774–1775) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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