Lisbon Station

Lisbon Station
Active1779–1782, 1795-1841
CountryUnited Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
TypeFleet
RoleConvoy Protection, Evacuation.
Part ofRoyal Navy
Garrison/HQLisbon
Battle honoursBattle of Porto Praya, Battle of Saldanha Bay, Battle of Corunna
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Commodore George Johnstone, Admiral William H. Gage

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.

  1. ^ Clarke & McArthur 2010, p. 10.
  2. ^ Watson, Graham. "Queen Victoria's Fleet on Her Accession: The Strength and Distribution of the Royal Navy 1837". naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 19 September 2015. Retrieved 12 March 2017.