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Battle off Cape Palos

Battle off Cape Palos

19 June 1815, Off Cape Palos, Spain

American 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.

United States Navy

4 ships, none lost

Flotillas and other craftNumberLost

Brigs and schooners

Epervier, Spark, Torch and Spitfire.

40

Navy of Algiers

1 ship, 1 lost

ShipTypeOutcome
Estedio

Sloop

22 guns

Captured

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