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Events on Tuesday 14 February 1797 1
1797Battle of Cape St VincentRoyal Navy defeats a larger Spanish fleet off PortugalA British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated a larger Spanish fleet off the Portuguese coast. Commodore Horatio Nelson distinguished himself by breaking formation to capture two Spanish ships, boosting his reputation. The victory helped secure British naval dominance in the Atlantic.