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La batalla naval de Algeciras de 1801

Algeciras, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz

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La batalla naval de Algeciras de 1801

Historical milestone · Algeciras, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz

In 1801 the Bay of Algeciras was the scene of a naval clash between Franco-Spanish and British squadrons; the coastal batteries of Santiago, San Antonio and Isla Verde protected the French ships anchored in the bay.

1801

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