Action of 25 November 1804

The action of 25 November 1804 was a minor naval engagement that took place off Cádiz early in the Napoleonic Wars between the Royal Navy and Spanish Navy. The battle ended with the capture of the Spanish frigate Amfitrite by HMS Donegal.

Action of 25 November 1804
Part of the Napoleonic Wars

HMS Donegal
Date25 November 1804
Location
Off Cádiz
Result British victory
Belligerents
 United Kingdom  Spain
Commanders and leaders
Richard Strachan unknown
Strength
1 Ship of the line (74 guns) 1 frigate (42 guns)
Casualties and losses
light 1 frigate captured
380 captured
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