Battle of Cape Palos (1815)
The Battle of Cape Palos was the last battle of the Second Barbary War. The battle began when an American squadron under Stephen Decatur attacked and captured an Algerine brig.
| Battle of Cape Palos | |||||||
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| Part of Second Barbary War | |||||||
Sail plan of the United States Navy brig | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States | Regency of Algiers | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Stephen Decatur, Jr. | Unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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1 sloop 1 brigantine 2 schooners | 1 brig | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| None |
23 killed ~80 captured 1 brig captured 1 boat sunk | ||||||
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