|
Portuguese–Algerian War (1790–1813)
|
|
The Portuguese-Algerian War was a period of diplomatic crisis between Algeria and Portugal, It was marked mostly by a series of naval battles that happened between 1790 and 1813, until they signed a friendship treaty in 1813, ending all hostilities. Background There were naval battles between Algerian and Portuguese sailors from the 17th century, particularly in the vicinity of the Strait of Gibraltar and the eastern part of the Atlantic Ocean. These battles escalated dangerously in the last third of the eighteenth century and the first decade of the nineteenth century, especially after the conclusion of a treaty between Algeria and Spain in 1786. The confrontation stemmed from Portugal's refusal to pay taxes to the Algerians. In one battle, Algerian sailors managed to seize 16 ships and 118 prisoners, along with considerable amounts of goods. War In 1793, with British mediation, a one-year truce was reached between the Portuguese and Algerians, in which the Dey was informed Portugal was ready to pay 2,400,000 francs to complete the truce, further improving the chances of it happening. However, the truce was short-lived, after Portugal started protecting American ships from Algerine corsairs. But they re-established a truce in 1795 however naval battles resumed a year later, in 1796. The following day, on May 28, he captured another frigate with 202 men on board and 36 cannons In 1803, Hamidou succeeded in capturing several elite Portuguese men. In 1807, following a successful mission, Rais Hamidou obtained a Portuguese slave trophy, which he later sold in Morocco for 11,787 Francs. In 1810, an Algerian naval force captures 3 Portuguese ships full of tobacco, The commander returned two of the boats and kept the third one for himself. See Also
|
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
Main Menu
| Home |
| Articles |
| Search |
| Submit Article |
| Contact Us |
| Donate to Wikibin |
