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Cabinda Expedition

Cabinda Expedition
Date23–25 September 1723
Location
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal Kingdom of Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
Vasco Fernandes César de Meneses
José de Semedo Maia
Estêvão José de Almeida
Unknown
Strength
2 ships of the line
112 cannons
1 merchant ship
2 corvettes
35 cannons

The Cabinda Expedition was a military action carried out by Portugal, departing from Brazil, against British positions established in Cabinda, Angola. It was the only recorded conflict between the Portuguese and the British during the reign of King John V of Portugal.


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Expedição de Cabinda Portuguese

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