Capitulation of Saldanha Bay
August 17, 1796 · Saldanha Bay
A Dutch squadron sent to retake the Cape Colony surrendered without a fight to a larger British fleet under George Elphinstone in Saldanha Bay.
Capitulation of Saldanha BayAugust 17, 1796 · Saldanha Bay
A Dutch squadron sent to retake the Cape Colony surrendered without a fight to a larger British fleet under George Elphinstone in Saldanha Bay.
