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Interception Order

When: 22 September - 3 October 1804
Where: Off Cadiz
Part of: Action of 5 October 1804: British frigates attack Spanish treasure convoy

Admiral Cornwallis ordered Captain Graham Moore to intercept the Spanish squadron peacefully, anticipating a future declaration of war.

On 22 September, Admiral Cornwallis ordered Captain Graham Moore, commanding HMS Indefatigable, to intercept and detain the Spanish ships peacefully if possible. Moore’s squadron arrived off Cadiz on 29 September, joined by HMS Lively, Medusa, and Amphion in early October.

Sources

Action of 5 October 1804 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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