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Naval engagement of 6 July 1779
- When
- 6 July 1779
- Where
- waters off Gibraltar
British ships fought Spanish vessels ferrying supplies to Spanish troops ashore near Gibraltar on 6 July 1779.
On 6 July 1779, shortly after the siege commenced, an engagement took place between British ships and Spanish vessels that were bringing supplies to the Spanish troops on shore. This early action occurred during the opening phase of the blockade and siege operations around Gibraltar.
Sources
- Great Siege of Gibraltar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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