Bombardment of Algiers (1816)

August 27, 1816 · Algiers

Result Anglo-Dutch victory

A British and Dutch fleet bombarded Algiers to stop the Barbary practice of enslaving Christians. The Dey agreed to free the slaves and end the practice.

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Regency of Algiers

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Strength and losses

United Kingdom Killed 141

Netherlands Killed 13

Killed
c. 6,142

Also involved 1