Battle of Cape Spartel

The Battle of Cape Spartel was an indecisive naval battle between a Franco-Spanish fleet under Admiral Luis de Córdova y Córdova and a British fleet under Admiral Richard Howe. These forces met on 20 October 1782 after Howe successfully resupplied Gibraltar, then under siege by Bourbon forces during the American Revolutionary War.

For the battle of the Spanish Civil War, see Battle of Cape Spartel (1936).

Battle of Cape Spartel
Part of the American Revolutionary War

Relief of Gibraltar by Earl Howe, 11 October 1782, Richard Paton
Date20 October 1782
Location
Off Cape Spartel, Atlantic Ocean
35.9257°N 5.9109°W / 35.9257; -5.9109
Result

Indecisive

  • Retreat of the British fleet
  • Supply route to Gibraltar remains open
Belligerents
 Great Britain Spain
 France
Commanders and leaders
Richard Howe Luis de Córdova
Strength
34 ships of the line
1 frigate		 34 ships of the line
Casualties and losses
276 killed and wounded 360 killed and wounded
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