Batalha de Praia da Vitória - Ilha Terceira - Portugal
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tofixe
N 38° 43.858 W 027° 03.572
26S E 494825 N 4286924
In this place occurred the battle that turned the tide in the Portuguese Civil War, in 1829
Waymark Code: WM14Q24
Location: Arquipélago dos Açores, Portugal
Date Posted: 08/08/2021
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The Battle of Praia Bay was fought by the coast of Terceira Island on August 11, 1829, between Portuguese liberals and a Miguelite fleet as part of the Portuguese civil war.
The Miguelites under command of José António Azevedo e Lemos attempted to disembark troops on Terceira island, but were defeated by the liberal troops under command of the Duke of Terceira who controlled a dozen small forts and artillery batteries along five kilometers of the coast. The defeat of the miguelites in this battle was decisive for the affirmation and posterior victory of the liberal ideas in Portugal.
After the war, the municipality of Praia was renamed as Praia da Vitória.
Name of Battle:
Batalha da Praia da Vitória
Name of War: Guerra Civil de Portugal
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 08/11/1829
Date of Battle (End): 08/11/1829
Parking: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.