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First Battle of Algeciras

When
6 July 1801
Where
Algeciras Bay
Part of
First Battle of Algeciras: French fleet defeats British

French squadron under Linois defeated British squadron under Saumarez at Algeciras Bay on 6 July 1801.

Saumarez attacked the French squadron anchored under shore battery protection in Algeciras Bay. The French, having stopped at Algeciras en route to Cádiz, successfully defended their position. Linois won this first battle of the campaign, preventing the British from eliminating the French force before it could join the Spanish fleet at Cádiz.

Sources

  1. First Battle of Algeciras Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
  2. James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  3. Charles-Alexandre Léon Durand Linois Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23

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