BATTLE OF ST. VINCENT
FEBRUARY 14, 1797

Cape St. Vincent, or Cabo De São Vicente in Portuguese, is located at the southwestern tip of Portugal. The naval Battle of St. Vincent was part of the French Revolutionary Wars.

WHO FOUGHT?
The British with Admiral John Jervis and Commodore Horatio Nelson, who had a fleet of 15 ships vs. the Spanish, who had a fleet of 27 ships. Nelson disobeyed orders, as per usual, and became hero of the battle.

THE OUTCOME
The Battle of St. Vincent ended with a British victory. Admiral Jervis was made Earl of St. Vincent and Commodore Nelson was made Sir Horatio Nelson as well as rear admiral.

WHERE EXACTLY?
The battle was fought off Cape St Vincent, Portugal's coast. Here is the map:

CAPE ST VINCENT, PORTUGAL
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