Battles of the Second Barbary War
1815 · 2 battles covered, in date order. Click a battle on the map for its summary.
Battle (size: ships engaged)
American movement
Routes are approximate.
17 June 1815 · Off Cape Gata, Spain
Battle off Cape GataAmerican victory; the Algerian flagship captured
Decatur's squadron sighted the Algerian frigate Mashouda off the Spanish coast near Cape Gata. She tried to run for Algiers, but Constellation, Ontario and then Decatur's flagship Guerriere came up with her; two broadsides from Guerriere killed Rais Hamidou and many of his men, and after a running fight against the brig Epervier as well, she surrendered with over 400 prisoners. In Guerriere one of the guns burst, killing and wounding several of her crew.
10
vs
1 (1 lost)
19 June 1815 · Off Cape Palos, Spain
Battle off Cape PalosAmerican victory; the brig Estedio captured
Two days after taking the Mashouda, Decatur's lighter ships chased the Algerian brig Estedio inshore near Cape Palos. She ran aground in shallow water and was taken after a short fight, and the squadron sailed on to Algiers.
4
vs
1 (1 lost)