Bombardment of Algiers order of battle facts for kids
The Bombardment of Algiers happened on August 27, 1816. This was a major naval battle. British and Dutch ships attacked the city of Algiers. They wanted to stop the Barbary pirates. These pirates were capturing European people and making them slaves. This list shows the ships that fought in this important battle.
The Allied Fleets
The British and Dutch navies joined forces. They sailed to Algiers together. Their main goal was to free Christian slaves. They also wanted to end piracy in the region.
British Ships
Admiral Lord Pellew led the British Royal Navy. His main ship was the HMS Queen Charlotte. Many other ships joined the attack. These included large ships of the line and smaller frigates. There were also special bomb vessels. These ships could fire explosive shells.
| Ship | Guns | Commander | Killed | Wounded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Charlotte | 104 | Adm. Lord Pellew Capt. James Brisbane |
8 | 131 | A very large ship of the line |
| Impregnable | 98 | Rear-Adm. David Milne Capt. Edward Brace |
50 | 160 | A large ship of the line |
| Albion | 74 | Capt. John Coode | 3 | 15 | A strong ship of the line |
| Minden | 74 | Capt. Joseph Prior | 7 | 37 | A strong ship of the line |
| Superb | 74 | Capt. Charles Ekins | 8 | 84 | A strong ship of the line |
| Leander | 50 | Capt. Edward Chetham-Strode | 17 | 118 | A smaller ship of the line |
| Glasgow | 40 | Capt. Hon. Anthony Maitland | 10 | 37 | A fast Frigate |
| Severn | 40 | Capt. Hon. Frederick William Aylmer | 3 | 34 | A fast frigate |
| Granicus | 36 | Capt. William Furlong Wise | 16 | 42 | A frigate |
| Hebrus | 36 | Capt. Edmund Palmer | 4 | 15 | A frigate |
| Heron | 18 | Capt. George Bentham | - | - | A Brig-sloop |
| Mutine | 18 | Cdr. James Mould | A brig-sloop | ||
| Prometheus | 18 | Cdr. William B. Dashwood | - | - | A brig-sloop |
| Britomart | 10 | Cdr. Robert Riddell | - | - | A brig-sloop |
| Cordelia | 10 | Cdr. William Sargent | - | - | A brig-sloop |
| Beelzebub | 10 | Cdr. William Kempthorn | 1 | 3 | A Bomb vessel with two mortars |
| Fury | 10 | Cdr. Constantine Richard Moorsom | - | - | A bomb vessel with two mortars |
| Infernal | 12 | Cdr. Hon. George James Perceval | 2 | 17 | A bomb vessel with two mortars |
| Hecla | 12 | Cdr. William Popham | - | - | A bomb vessel with two mortars |
| Express | 4 | - | - | - | A small tender boat |
The British also had a "Battering Flotilla." This group had 55 smaller vessels. These included gun-boats, mortar-boats, and rocket-boats. They were very useful for fighting close to shore.
Dutch Ships
The Netherlands also sent a fleet to help. Vice-Admiral Theodorus Frederik van Capellen led their ships. His flagship was the Melampus. The Dutch fleet mainly consisted of frigates. These were fast and well-armed ships.
| Ship | Guns | Commander | Killed | Wounded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amstel | 44 | Capt. Willem Augustus van der Hart | 4 | 6 | A frigate |
| Diana | 44 | Capt. Petrus Zievogel | 6 | 22 | A frigate |
| Frederica | 44 | Capt. Jakob Adrian van der Straaten | - | 5 | A frigate |
| Melampus | 44 | Vice-adm. Jonkheer Theodorus Frederik van Capellen Capt. Antony Willem de Man |
3 | 15 | The flagship of the Dutch fleet |
| Dageraad | 36 | Capt. Johannes Martinus Polders | - | 4 | A frigate |
| Eendragt | 20 | Capt. Jan Frederik Christiaan Wardenburg | - | - | A Corvette |
The Algiers Fleet
The city of Algiers also had its own navy. These ships were ready to defend the city. They included several frigates and corvettes. They also had many smaller gunboats.
| Ship Type | Guns | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Frigates | 44 | One was sunk, the others were burned |
| 5 Corvettes | 24-30 | These were also burned |
| 30-40 Gunboats and Mortar vessels | Many of these were burned | |
| 55 Other vessels |
