Battle of Cape Palos (1758)

The Battle of Cape Palos was a naval engagement that took place between 9 and 10 June 1758, during the Spanish-Barbary Wars. A Spanish squadron of three warships intercepted an Algerian squadron of two warships escorting a prize ship. After a prolonged fight, the Algiers flagship surrendered. His consort eluded the battle, but wrecked and the prize ship escaped. Algiers flagship sank from the damage, but there were several prisoners and Christian slaves released.

For other battles in the same place, see Battle of Cape Palos.
Battle of Cape Palos
Part of Spanish-Barbary Wars
Date9 – 10 June 1758
Location
Between Cape Palos and the coast of Barbary, Mediterranean Sea
36.918607°N 0.527344°W / 36.918607; -0.527344
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spain Regency of Algiers
Commanders and leaders
Isidoro García del Postigo Mahamud Rais 
Strength
3 ships of the line 1 ship of the line
1 frigate
Casualties and losses
2 killed
12 wounded and
some bruises		 100+ killed
44 drowned
306 prisoners
1 ship of the line sunk
1 frigate damaged
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