1801
Captain Thomas Cochrane in the 14-gun HMS Speedy captures the 32-gun Spanish frigate El Gamo
Captain Thomas Cochrane in the 14-gun HMS Speedy captures the 32-gun Spanish frigate El Gamo
1801 in History
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1801
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America
1801
First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of…
First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of…
1801
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36…
French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36…
1801
British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras.
British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras.