Episode 2 of 2

Prevention of Landing

When
circa September 27, 1814
Where
Faial Island
Part of
Battle of Fayal: American victory in the Azores

British forces were prevented from landing on Faial Island by the island's governor and the American consul-resident.

After the naval engagement, the British squadron attempted to land on Faial Island to continue fighting. However, Elias Jose Ribeiro, the governor of Fayal, and the American consul-resident prevented the landing, ending the immediate military action on the island.

Sources

  1. Battle of Fayal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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