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Battle of San Domingo

When
6 February 1806
Where
Southern coast of the French-occupied Captaincy General of Santo Domingo
Part of
Battle of San Domingo

British forces under Vice-Admiral Sir John Duckworth defeated a French squadron commanded by Counter-admiral Corentin Urbain de Leissègues off the southern coast of Santo Domingo.

Duckworth arrived at San Domingo on 6 February 1806 and found the French squadron anchored in Occa bay. The engagement involved squadrons of French and British ships of the line off the southern coast of the French-occupied Captaincy General of Santo Domingo.

Sources

  1. Battle of San Domingo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Sir John Duckworth, 1st Baronet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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