The Battle of San Domingo, also known as the Battle of Santo Domingo, took place on February 6, 1806, during the Napoleonic Wars. It was a naval engagement between the British Royal Navy and the French Navy off the coast of Santo Domingo (modern-day Dominican Republic).
The main participants in the battle were the British fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth and the French fleet commanded by Vice-Admiral Corentin Urbain Leissègues. The British fleet had been sent to the Caribbean to counter French naval activities and protect British interests in the region.
During the battle, the British fleet engaged the French fleet, which was attempting to reinforce French-held colonies in the Caribbean. The British achieved a decisive victory in the battle, sinking or capturing several French ships. The engagement was significant because it weakened French naval power in the Caribbean and hindered Napoleon's plans to strengthen his hold on the region.
The Battle of San Domingo was part of the larger Napoleonic Wars, a series of conflicts that involved major European powers and their colonies. The victory at San Domingo was a notable success for the British Navy in its efforts to maintain control of the seas and disrupt French maritime activities during this period.
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