Battle of 4 May [SEP] point in time
Battle of 4 May
The Battle of 4 May was fought in open sea near Salvador, Bahia, on 4 May 1823, between the Brazilian Navy, under the command of a former admiral of the British Royal Navy, Thomas Cochrane, and the Portuguese Navy during the Brazilian War of Independence.
Background.
During the period of Portuguese control of Brazil, commerce had been largely restricted to Portuguese ships with Portuguese crews; so few Brazilians had the opportunity to become proficient sailors. Following the Brazilian Declaration of Independence from
Atlanta; losing some 40 men killed and wounded.
August 27. Moved out from works in the movement around Atlanta, compelling its fall.
September 1. Assisted in repulsing attack of the enemy on right of Fifteenth and left of Sixteenth Army Corps. Marched to Lovejoy's, and, September 6, returned to East Point, where division was transferred and became fourth division Fifteenth Army Corps. Sep 26 moved to Rome, Georgia. October 4, by rail to Allatoona.
October 5. Engaged in battle