"1frigate" . . "2sloops" . "4killed in action" . . "2schooners" . "2brigantines" . "Battle off Cape Gata"@en . "22pxRegency of Algiers" . . . "3frigates" . "The Battle off Cape Gata, which took place June 17, 1815, was the first battle of the Second Barbary War. A squadron of vessels under the command of Stephen Decatur met and engaged the flagship of the Algerine Navy, the frigate Meshuda under Admiral Hamidou. After a sharp action, Decatur's squadron was able to capture the Algerine frigate and win a decisive victory over the Algerines."@en . "1815-06-17Z"^^ . . "10wounded in action" . "Americanvictory" . . .