Battle of 4 May

The Battle of 4 May was fought in open sea near Salvador, Bahia, on 4 May 1823, between the Imperial Brazilian Navy, under the command of British admiral Thomas Cochrane, and the Portuguese Navy during the Brazilian War of Independence.

Battle of 4 May
Part of the Brazilian War of Independence

Batalha de 4 de maio de 1823, by Trajano Augusto de Carvalho
Date4 May 1823
Location
Off São Salvador, Atlantic Ocean
Result Tactically inconclusive
Strategic Brazilian victory
Belligerents
 Empire of Brazil  Kingdom of Portugal
Commanders and leaders
Thomas Cochrane João de Campos
Strength
Ships:
1 ship of the line
2 frigates
2 corvettes
2 fire ships
Ships:
1 ship of the line
2 frigates
3 corvettes
3 troopships
1 lugger
1 brig
1 schooner
1 smack
Casualties and losses
None None
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