Brigadier José de Bustamante

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1804

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Brigadier José de Bustamante, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Action of 5 October 1804: British frigates attack Spanish treasure convoy

   1804

   Role: Spanish Commander

   1. 122 September - 3 October 1804 · Off CadizInterception Order

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

   2. 25 October 1804 · Off Cabo de Santa MariaAction Off Cape Santa Maria

      The British squadron engaged the Spanish frigates, sinking La Mercedes and capturing the remaining three ships.

Sources

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