Lisbon Station
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For other uses, see Lisbon station (disambiguation).
The Lisbon station[1] also known as Lisbon Station and Coast of Spain [2] was a formation of the British Navy operating off the coast of Portugal from 1779 to 1782 before being disbanded and then again from 1783 until 1841.
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Lisbon Station | |
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Active | 1779–1782, 1795-1841 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Fleet |
Role | Convoy Protection, Evacuation. |
Part of | Royal Navy |
Garrison/HQ | Lisbon |
Battle honours | Battle of Porto Praya, Battle of Saldanha Bay, Battle of Corunna |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Commodore George Johnstone, Admiral William H. Gage |
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