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Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1797)

Battle of Cape St. Vincent: British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeats larger Spanish fleet under Admiral Don José de Córdoba y Ramos near Cape St. Vincent, Portugal. Captain Horatio Nelson distinguishes himself.

British ships with captured Spanish vessels in the foreground and the rest of the British fleet in pursuit of the fleeing Spanish
1797 Highlights

About February 14, 1797

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 227 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius



What Happened in 1797

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