Capture of the Rosily Squadron

June 9–14, 1808 · Bay of Cádiz

Result Spanish victory

After Spain rose against Napoleon, Spanish forces at Cádiz attacked the French squadron of Admiral Rosily, which had stayed there since Trafalgar. After several days of bombardment the French ships surrendered.

Coalition

French Empire and allies

Strength and losses

Strength
2,000
Killed
4
Wounded
50
Ships lost
15
Strength
4,000
Killed
13
Wounded
46
Captured
3,676