Action of 4 May 1823

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This battle took place near Bahia, Brazil, on 4 May 1823 during the Brazilian War of Independence between a Brazilian fleet, commanded by British admiral Cochrane, and a Portuguese fleet.

Ships involved:

[edit] Brazil (Cochrane)

Pedro I 64 (flag, captain Crosbie)
Maria da Glória (Beaurepaire)
Piranga (Jowett)
Liberal (Garcão)
Guarani
Real
Nitheroy (Taylor)

[edit] Portugal

Dom João 74
Constituição 50
Pérola 44
Princesa Real 28
Calypso 22
Regeneração 26
Activa 22
Doze de Fevereiro 26
Audaz 20
São Gualter 20
Príncipe do Brazil 26
Restauração 26
Conceição 8

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